Aphasia Small Groups & Arts Programs to Promote Participation

This course will describe the structure and benefits of a community-based outreach program for persons with aphasia and other communication challenges, which is housed within a university clinic setting. Additionally, the benefits of a 2-week summer aphasia arts program involving choir, theater, and visual art activities will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes/Objectives: 

Participants listening to this interview will be able to:

1. Describe the structure of a community-based outreach program for persons with aphasia and other related communication disorders.

2. List two benefits of a community arts program for persons with aphasia.

3. Identify two possible group activities to try in a variety of settings for persons with aphasia.