Aphasia Rehabilitation

Aphasia is a language disorder that can impact auditory comprehension skills, verbal expression, reading and writing. Aphasia rehabilitation involves speech-language therapy to improve language skills, as well as training the use of compensatory strategies to facilitate communication.

Who We Serve

Adults and children who are experiencing aphasia as a result of stroke, brain injury, or progressive neurological conditions.

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Type of Service

We offer several programs to support aphasia rehabilitation.

Aphasia Clinic Services

Providing aphasia evaluations and therapies.

  • All services are provided by graduate student clinicians under the supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist. 
  • Learn more about payment options and schedule an appointment on the Clinic Patients webpage.

Communication Recovery Collective

Communication support classes designed to 

  • Practice communication skills in a supportive and dynamic group environment.
  • Connect with other adults who have stroke or brain injury

Programming follows the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia. Group topics are centered on group member needs and interests. 

Current group offerings:

  • Coffee Talk: Engage in conversation over coffee and tea
  • Words in Bloom: Work on spelling, grammar, and written organization
  • Pages of Progress: A book club, supporting print and audiobook formats
  • Trivia Titans: Challenging the minds of those with mild communication or cognitive changes
  • Sing Strong Neuro Choir: Using repetition, rhythm, and familiar songs to support speech, language, memory, and social connection

Interested in joining? Email ubcrc@buffalo.edu or call 716-829-5532

Aphasia Research Participation

The Adult Language Network Lab conducts clinical research to improve the quality of life of people living with aphasia through person-centered rehabilitation services.

Current research opportunities:

  • Aphasia Research Registry and Repository: 
    • Receive a comprehensive aphasia evaluation and get matched to appropriate research studies.
    • Interested? Email ubalnlab@buffalo.edu or call 716-829-5546
  • Comprehensive Aphasia Program: 
    • Receive 30 hours of individualized speech-language therapy on an intensive schedule. 
    • Sessions include one-on-one and group therapy. 
    • Programs are offered in Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.
    • Interested? Email holcombe@buffalo.edu or call 716-829-5532