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Program:
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Milton - Virtual Community Aphasia Program
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Hours:
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Tue-Fri Virtual Programs available * call to confirm
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Service Description:
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Provides conversation group therapy for adults with aphasia and other communication disorders * sessions are facilitated by Speech-Language Pathologist and Communicative Disorders Assistant
The goal of the aphasia program is to enhance the communication skills and quality of life for people with aphasia using a Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) * group members actively participate in conversation using a variety of communication strategies
A typical session may include:- discussing current events and expressing opinions
- sharing life stories and events
- activities that focus on functional conversation skills using a variety of modes including speech, gestures, facial expression, writing, drawing and reading to more effectively express and understand messages in conversation
- supporting one another to develop skill and confidence in communicating
Aphasia is an acquired language disorder, most often caused by stroke, brain injury or brain illness, that affects a person's ability to communicate * aphasia does not affect intelligence
Services take into account the client’s perspective and current communication abilities * programming is designed to reflect the client’s varying needs, wants, and abilities
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Fees:
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Fees covered by Ontario Health atHome funding
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Application:
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Self-referral, healthcare professionals, family members, caregivers * fill out referral (attached) and fax
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Varied types / severity of aphasia due to stroke or brain injury, e.g., Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), tumor * individuals must be medically stable and living in the community * willingness to participate in supportive conversation groups * demonstrate appropriate behaviour in a social group setting * No / minimal cognitive difficulties * client care needs (i.e., toileting, feeding, and arrangement of transportation) are met by client or caregiver
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Area Served:
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Brampton, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville
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