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Aphasia Access Conversations

Aphasia Access
Aphasia
Group Treatment
Communication Skills
Stroke Recovery
Community Support
Psychosocial Well-Being
Boston University
Aphasia Treatment Program
NIDCD
Mental Health
Speech-Language Pathology
Acquired Brain Injury
Social Media
Communication Access
Aphasia-Friendly Reading Approach
Friendship
Breast Cancer
Mathematics
Rehabilitation
Well-Being

Aphasia Access Conversations brings you the latest aphasia resources, tips, and a-ha moments from Life Participation professionals who deliver way more than stroke and aphasia facts. Topics include aphasia group treatment ideas, communication access strategies, plus ways to grow awareness and funds for your group aphasia therapy program. ​This podcast is produced by Aphasia Access. Search our cour... more

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Lyssa Rome is a speech-language pathologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, where she facilitates groups for people with aphasia and their care partners. She owns an LPAA-focused ... more

This episode features Mark Harder, an individual with aphasia who has developed numerous programs to engage individuals with aphasia in returning to meaningful life activities. Mark shared his personal experience with aphasia following a stroke and h... more

Lyssa Rome talks with Dr. Mackenzie Fama about the experience of inner speech for people with aphasia.

In this episode you will discover:

• Diversity Means Everyone - Race is just one piece. Consider how age, language, immigration status, religion, sexual orientation, and geography intersect to shape each person's experience with aphasia.

• Go Int... more

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Jessica Obermeyer
Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; researcher focusing on discourse production in aphasia
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Episode: Treating Discourse with Jessica Obermeyer
Mark Harder
Aphasia advocate, poet, and co-founder of the Mid-Atlantic Aphasia Conference
Mid-Atlantic Aphasia Conference
Episode: Episode 135: From Technical Manuals to Poetry: In Conversation with Mark Harder
Dr. Mackenzie Fama
Speech language pathologist and assistant professor of speech, language, and hearing sciences at the George Washington University
George Washington University
Episode: Episode 134: Inner Speech and Aphasia with Mackenzie Fama
Jose Centeno
Professor in the Speech-Language Pathology Program at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: Episode 133: Diversity Beyond Race with Jose Centeno
Dr. Liz Hoover
Clinical professor of speech, language, and hearing sciences at Boston University and clinical director of the Aphasia Resource Center
Boston University
Episode: Episode 132: Group Treatment with Dr. Liz Hoover
Hillary Sample
Speech-language pathologist, educator and co-creator of MedConcerns
Cleveland State University
Episode: Episode 130: A tool for sneaky good interprofessional learning and collaboration: In Conversation with Hillary Sample and Dr. Steven Richman
Dr. Steven Richman
Hospitalist physician and co-creator of MedConcerns, with nearly two decades of experience in inpatient rehabilitation.
Episode: Episode 130: A tool for sneaky good interprofessional learning and collaboration: In Conversation with Hillary Sample and Dr. Steven Richman
Cindy Lam-Walker
A person with aphasia from Atlanta, Georgia, who has created programs to support others with aphasia.
Episode: Episode 129: "Helping myself by helping other people: In Conversation with Cindy "Yee" Lam-Walker"
Sherry Lovellette
A stroke survivor and aphasia advocate who founded and facilitates aphasia gatherings.
Homestead, Florida
Episode: Episode 128: From Participant to Leader: Community Building in Aphasia Recovery – A Conversation with Sherry Lovellette

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Lyssa Rome
Host of Aphasia Access Conversations and speech language pathologist at the Aphasia Center of California.
Katie Strong
Host of Aphasia Access Conversations and faculty member at Central Michigan University.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Excellent conversation

    Greatly appreciate hearing Dr Azios contextual her work. Fantastic insights.

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    United States5 years ago

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Audience appreciates evidence-informed strategies and advocacy focus.
High-quality discussions that translate to real-world impact.
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Treating Discourse with Jessica Obermeyer
Q: What do you see as the next steps for making discourse-focused treatment more accessible?
Dr. Obermeyer talks about expanding training and perceptual rating tools, exploring assistive technologies to support writing, and developing scalable methods that allow clinicians to implement discourse-based interventions without excessive time burdens.
Treating Discourse with Jessica Obermeyer
Q: What are the practical considerations for clinicians when implementing ARCS-W in everyday therapy?
The discussion highlights the need to balance treatment intensity with clinicians' productivity demands, the flexibility of ARCS-W to adapt to different texts and modalities, and ongoing efforts to train clinicians efficiently to rate discourse and integrate writing into routine practice.
Treating Discourse with Jessica Obermeyer
Q: Can you tell us about the origins of ARCS and how it evolved into ARCS-W?
She explains that ARCS originated with work by Yvonne Rogalski and Lisa Edmonds, initially designed for primary progressive aphasia and then extended to other aphasia types; ARCS-W adds a written component to emphasize planning, monitoring, and the cognitive aspects of discourse, integrating both spoken and written modalities.
Treating Discourse with Jessica Obermeyer
Q: How did you get into this field and was there an aha moment that led you to aphasia research?
Dr. Obermeyer describes a gradual awakening to aphasia research while pursuing her PhD, driven by a passion for working with adults with neurogenic language disorders and a particular interest in discourse as a central, meaningful area of study.
Episode 135: From Technical Manuals to Poetry: In Conversation with Mark Harder
Q: What made you want to start groups and advocate for others and advocate for yourself? What was the inspiration?
The motivation stemmed from a desire to contribute meaningfully and continue helping others, even after losing the ability to work as he once did.

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Aphasia-focused conversations feature in-depth discussions with researchers, clinicians, advocates, and stroke survivors who share practical strategies for life participation after aphasia. Episodes frequently cover group therapy approaches, communication access, equity in care, mindfulness and well-being, and innovative tools that support everyday communication. The show tends to spotlight community-building, practical therapy methodologies, and patient-centered care, often highlighting real-world programs, research findings, and resource development that help people with aphasia reclaim confidence and independence. A standout trait is the emphasis on translating research into actionable practices for clinicians, groups, and individuals na... more

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2. Mark Harder
3. Dr. Mackenzie Fama
4. Jose Centeno
5. Dr. Liz Hoover
6. Hillary Sample
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