Aphasia Institute – Health Care Professionals (Part 7)

On-line – Self-Directed Learning

Helpful Materials

When communicating with a person with aphasia, keep some of the following materials on hand to help enable conversation and comprehension:

• Blank paper to present one or two pictured items or words at a time.
• Markers or pencils – the bolder or larger the writing, the better to see so use a thick black marker. For those with aphasia, writing with a pencil is easier. Make sure to place the pencil and paper right in front of him/her.
• Cut out window, created from construction paper – use this to frame one picture at a time.
  Paper and flashcards – whether letter-sized or small sheets, flashcard can be used to write keywords (e.g., TOOTHBRUSH) or to introduce or change a topic.

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