By Heather Fannin
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21 Oct, 2021
Here are some tips on how to communicate with a person with aphasia shared by Aphasia Access, a non-profit network of community members and professionals dedicated to “advance lifelong communication access for people with aphasia.” Simplify Your Talking Emphasize key words and main points. Offer choices. Write them down for easy reference later. Offer Communication Tools Pen, paper, and visual aids. Accept and use all forms of communication Gestures, drawing, writing, pictures, devices. Confirm Understanding Use yes/no/other questions. Restate. Summarize. Want a little more? Check out this DVD made for people with aphasia and their families as they begin to navigate their communication journey: https://www.aphasiaaccess.org/its-still-me-dvd/