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Aphasia Program November 2019 Session

October 28, 2019 Events, News

The U-M Aphasia Program November 2019 session will be here before you know it! UMAP provides intensive, individualized speech therapy and may be the right choice for you if you’re trying to rebuild communication skills after a stroke or head…

Gov. Whitmer Announces Suicide Prevention Week

September 11, 2019 News

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. This month, communities across the country are raising awareness and sharing stories in order to break down the stigma that can often be a barrier to getting help. Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued…

U-M Aphasia Program Featured to Show U-M Value Outside the Classroom

September 5, 2019 News, Success Story

The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) makes a difference in peoples’ lives. As part of a new campaign to demonstrate the value of the University beyond the classroom, U-M recently featured the U-M Aphasia Program as one such example.…

Fall CBT Group for Adults with Social and Performance Anxiety – Registering Now!

October 15, 2019 Events, News, Psych Clinic

Registration is open for the University Psychological Clinic’s fall CBT group for adults with social or performance anxiety. This session is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 15, 2019. A preliminary screening appointment is required before joining the group. …

U-M Aphasia Program Featured in How Music Can Help Aphasia Article

August 21, 2019 General, News, UMAP

In 2013, country music super star Randy Travis suffered a massive stroke and resulting aphasia. A recent article in Everday Health details his journey: “The 54-year-old had a packed schedule with tour dates and an acting role in an upcoming…

U-M Aphasia Program October 2019 Session

September 30, 2019 Events, News

The U-M Aphasia Program October 2019 session will be beginning soon! Our intensive and individualized approach to speech language therapy might be a good fit for you if you’re looking to regain communicative ability after a stroke or head injury…

Aphasia Ambassador and Advocate: Amy Walters

August 14, 2019 News, Success Story

In continuation of our Aphasia Ambassador series, we are excited to shine a spotlight on California resident and U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) client Amy Walters. Amy and her husband Dave have attended three intensive UMAP sessions and are active ambassadors…

Support UCLL through Giving Bag Program

August 8, 2019 News, UMAP

You can now support UCLL — and language and literacy — through the Fresh Thyme Giving Bag program. The University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) has been selected by the Ypsilanti Fresh Thyme Farmers Market grocery store as their…

U-M Aphasia Community Group – Fall 2019

September 4, 2019 Events, News

The U-M Aphasia Community Group Fall 2019 (UMAC) is a great way to meet people in the aphasia community, while boosting communication skills and confidence! If you or your loved one has aphasia, consider joining the conversation group. We have…

U-M Aphasia Program September 2019 Session

September 3, 2019 Events, News

The U-M Aphasia Program September 2019 Session will be beginning soon! If you are interested in an intensive and individualized approach to speech language therapy following a stroke or head injury that left you with a communication disorder, UMAP might…