The U-M Aphasia Program December 2019 session is 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 be…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
How Effective is Intensive Speech Therapy for People with Aphasia? UMAP Client OutcomesThe question most people have when considering the U-M Aphasia Program is: Does intensive aphasia therapy work? While the results will be different for each person, our decades…
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…
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…
Carol Persad, Ph.D., director of the University Center for Language and Literacy, home to the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP), was recently interviewed by Everyday Health for an article on how speech therapy benefits people with aphasia. Aphasia, an acquired communication…