Provides conversation group therapy for people with aphasia, an acquired language disorder caused by stroke, brain injury, or brain illness

• follows a life participation approach enhancing communication skills and quality of life
• sessions are facilitated by a Speech-Language Pathologist and Communicative Disorders Assistant with the support of a Social Worker

Hours vary, contact for information

• majority of programs continue to run virtually

• Varied severities/types of aphasia due to stroke or injury to brain, e.g., Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), tumour
• individuals must be medically stable and living in the community
• willingness to participate in supportive conversation groups to improve communication
• demonstrate appropriate behaviour in a social group setting for the duration of the program
• no/minimal cognitive difficulties
• access to the internet and a computer or tablet

Referral form online