APHASIA ADULT SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES AND APHASIA ASSESSMENT
At Aphasia Connect, we provide aphasia assessment, individual and group aphasia speech therapy services, aphasia therapy online (or we come to you), and community aphasia groups.
Life with aphasia after stroke looks different for everyone. No two journeys are the same - and at Aphasia Connect, no two therapy plans are either. Our approach is person-centred and collaborative. We take the time to understand each individual’s communication goals, strengths, interests and priorities.
Therapeutic Aphasia Assessment
Therapeutic assessment helps individuals with aphasia and their families understand both aphasia and the person’s unique communication profile. It identifies communication strengths and areas of need, while showing how progress is possible with the right support. It considers all aspects of life – including wellbeing, social, and environmental factors – guiding therapy that is meaningful, relevant, and centred on the whole person.
Therapeutic assessment is:
Collaborative and supportive – clients are actively engaged and supported throughout the process.
Tailored and flexible – adapted to each person’s communication needs, goals and priorities.
Informative and meaningful – a shared learning process that directly guides therapy.
Therapeutic assessment is not a one-off event; it is an ongoing process woven throughout the therapy process.
INDIVIDUAL APHASIA SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES
Individualised therapy supports people with aphasia to re-engage in meaningful activities. Therapy plans are tailored to each person’s strengths, goals, and priorities, and include communication partner training to help family and carers with strategies that support participation, connection, and confidence.
Our approach focuses on each client’s language needs and communication goals, while also supporting broader aspects of daily tasks, including social participation, well-being, and quality of life. Therapy is flexible, practical, and grounded in real-life communication, helping clients apply skills in their home, community, and work environments.
We draw on a wide range of evidence-based aphasia therapies to support recovery, ensuring each client has the best opportunity to achieve their goals.
GROUP APHASIA SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES
We offer small group therapy for clients of Aphasia Connect, providing opportunities to work on personal language and communication goals within a supportive community setting. Groups of three to four people with aphasia meet monthly with their speech pathologist.
Group therapy complements individual therapy by providing:
A positive, supportive environment to practice communication in a social setting.
Opportunities for natural, spontaneous conversation
Social connection and peer support
A safe space to build communication confidence
