The U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) group 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.
The University Center for…
After a successful trial period, the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is now offering teletherapy services — therapy offered via a secure online connection — to former or current clients as well as clients who are local and have recently received…
The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) is an intensive speech-language therapy program that provides individuals battling aphasia with the tools they need to rebuild and improve their communication skills. We offer monthly sessions throughout the year, and the June…
Is Recovery from Aphasia Possible? Aphasia can be a confusing and isolating diagnosis. Most people never hear the term aphasia until it happens to them or a loved one. Yet, the National Aphasia Association estimates that more than 2 million…
The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) is an intensive speech-language therapy program that provides individuals battling aphasia with the tools they need to rebuild and improve their communication skills. We offer monthly sessions throughout the year, and the April…
The U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) group 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.
The University Center for…
Learn About the U-M Aphasia ProgramThe UMAP website has a lot of information about our program and it may be overwhelming to figure out where to begin. So, we've provided the following four key parts to help you decide if…
The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) is an intensive speech-language therapy program that provides individuals battling aphasia with the tools they need to rebuild and improve their communication skills. We offer monthly sessions throughout the year, and the March…
A new method for potentially treating language disorders and prompting language recovery has emerged. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a form of brain stimulation researchers are exploring as treatment for a number of conditions, including aphasia.
Aphasia is a…
Josh and Lauren Mathews
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Six years ago Josh Mathews suffered a brain injury when he was attacked outside a bar. In an instant, everything changed for Josh and his wife, Lauren. He was left unable to speak,…
