{"id":1546,"date":"2024-11-01T16:25:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T20:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/aphasiacenter\/?page_id=1546"},"modified":"2025-07-28T17:43:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T21:43:07","slug":"living-with-aphasia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/aphasiacenter\/living-with-aphasia\/","title":{"rendered":"Living With Aphasia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5>A new series in 5 chapters, featuring experts and patients from the Aphasia Resource Center, offers insight into the experience of Living with Aphasia.<\/h5>\n<p><em>This series is intended as an introduction to aphasia. The information serves to provide general guidelines and is not a diagnosis.\u00a0 Since cause, type, and severity of aphasia vary, it is important to obtain specific information from your neurologist, speech-language pathologist, and other care providers about the unique symptoms and management options for each person diagnosed with aphasia.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/aphasiacenter\/how-you-can-help\/\">Make a Gift<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment1667\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment1667\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/aphasiacenter\/files\/2025\/07\/Media-Champion-Award-Banner-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" class=\"wp-image-1667 size-full\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment1667\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Living with Aphasia<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Just named a recipient of the 2025 ASHA Media Outreach Champion Award.<\/h5>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This series was made in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/midnightbrunch.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/aphasiacenter\/files\/2025\/06\/CroppedMB-2-636x61.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"18\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/aphasiacenter\/files\/2025\/06\/CroppedMB-2-636x61.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/aphasiacenter\/files\/2025\/06\/CroppedMB-2-1024x98.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/aphasiacenter\/files\/2025\/06\/CroppedMB-2-768x74.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/aphasiacenter\/files\/2025\/06\/CroppedMB-2.png 1061w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Chapter 1: The Diagnosis<\/h4>\n<p>Chapter 1 introduces the topic of stroke-induced aphasia, describing the symptoms experienced during the first few hours and days following the onset of the stroke.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z_Fwv9Tza7w\" title=\"Living With Aphasia, Chapter 1: The Diagnosis\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Chapter 2: The First Few Days<\/h4>\n<p>Chapter 2 introduces the topic of adjusting to the impact and challenges of aphasia during the early\u00a0stage of recovery.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"613\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BiNKDI4oKh0\" title=\"Living With Aphasia Chapter 2: The First Few Days\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Chapter 3: The Recovery<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Chapter 3 delves into the journey of recovery, including occupational, physical, and speech therapy. The importance of the team approach and family support are emphasized.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"603\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S_OCPgPxPU4\" title=\"Living With Aphasia Chapter 3: The Recovery\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Chapter 4: The P<span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">sychological<\/span><\/span> Impact<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Chapter 4 explores the emotional and psychological impact of aphasia and provides suggestions on resources to address it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"603\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3TU11YgB_wo\" title=\"Living With Aphasia Chapter 4: The Psychological Impact\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Chapter 5: The Care Partners Perspective<\/h4>\n<p>Chapter 5 discusses aphasia&#8217;s effect on care partners and offers reflections on improving the lived experience for all impacted by the condition.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"603\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ycf67ldt6JI\" title=\"Living With Aphasia Chapter 5: The Care Partner Perspective\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)<\/h4>\n<p>This addition to the series introduces and discusses Primary Progressive Aphasia, or PPA.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"603\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ljjtNgPiAI?si=x9EuLDjbE7NTgx-Y\" title=\"Living With Aphasia: Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Reviews for Living With Aphasia<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>These are absolutely outstanding. Fantastic work on bringing the human, deeply personal experience to lived aphasia. Thanks for all your incredible work and for sharing this invaluable resource. <\/em><\/strong><em>&#8212; <\/em>Thomas W. Sather, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, Associate Professor University of Wisconsin Eau Claire<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Incredible, amazing, inspiring! <\/em><\/strong><em>&#8212; <\/em>Kelly Hansen, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S Boston University Sargent College<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>I have been so incredibly moved by these stories from members of the Aphasia Community Group.\u00a0 Check it out! &#8212; <\/em><\/strong>Jack Dennerlein, PhD, Dean, Boston University Sargent College<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>These videos are a great\u00a0gift to the community, so beautiful and well-done.<\/em><\/strong><em> &#8212; <\/em>Joanne P. Lasker, PhD, CCC-SLP, Associate Professor Emerson College Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Much of what your wonderful film will do is let me\/others know that I am not alone regardless of background.<\/em><\/strong><em> &#8212; <\/em>Donald Cunnigen, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of Rhode Island<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Really exceptional, beautiful work <\/em><\/strong><em>&#8212; <\/em>Ellen Driscoll, multimedia artist, creator of\u00a0Mum&#8217;s the Word&#8221;\u00a0Aphasia Art Installation. Awards include Guggenheim Fellowship, National Endowment For the Arts<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong><i>What you have created here in a very intentional and empathetic way is the story of learning, coping, and challenges associated with aphasia.\u00a0 We who have aphasia thank you for telling this story in a very uncomplicated manner.\u00a0 Many thanks. &#8212; <\/i><\/strong>Tim Sweeney<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Making a Gift<\/h2>\n<p>There are two ways to contribute to the Aphasia Resource Center:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Make a gift\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/supportaphasiacenter\">online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Check donations<\/strong>\u2013 please make payable to Trustees of Boston University\/Aphasia Resource Center (ARC) and send to:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Boston University Development<br \/>\nPO Box 22605<br \/>\nNew York, NY 10087-2605<br \/>\n<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new series in 5 chapters, featuring experts and patients from the Aphasia Resource Center, offers insight into the experience of Living with Aphasia. 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