What do I need to join TAP?
- Step 1: Complete the Interest Form on our website: Click Here. Note: A physician’s order is not necessary to join TAP.
- Step 2: The Program Manager will schedule a virtual Zoom call to begin the onboarding process.
- Step 3: If a good fit, a new client is sent the Onboarding Email to review and the TAP Intake Form to complete.
- Step 4: A new client is ready to join virtual and/or in-person TAP groups!
What does it cost to join TAP groups and how do I pay?
- All groups (virtual and in-person) cost $7 per group.
- Attendance will be tracked by TAP Group Leaders.
- Invoices are sent via email to the billing email provided.
- Invoices are emailed monthly, reflecting the prior month’s attendance. Instructions for how to pay are included in the invoice email.
Can we use insurance to pay for TAP groups?
- We do not accept insurance.
Are TAP groups considered group therapy?
- TAP groups are not a direct therapy service. We provide community-based rehabilitation opportunities that focus on the 3 C’s: Communication, Confidence, Connection.
Will TAP help diagnose aphasia?
- TAP does not provide any medical diagnoses or complete any formal evaluations. We will happily provide referral sources to local hospitals or private practices.
Is TAP just for people with aphasia, or can family members join too?
- TAP groups are designed specifically for people with aphasia, both in-person and virtual. Family members or care partner may accompany participants to in-person groups, but they are asked to observe rather than actively participate.
- TAP also offers a free monthly virtual training called Learning to Speak Aphasia to help care partners, friends and community members learn how to better support communication. Link to register: Click here
- For those supporting a loved one with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), TAP offers a dedicated virtual care partner support group. It meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 12-1pm. Check the virtual calendar for more information.
Do you offer programs for people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA)?
- Yes! We offer a dedicated virtual group specifically for individuals with PPA. They’re also welcome to join any of our other virtual or in-person groups that interest them. All TAP groups include people with different types and causes of aphasia.
What’s the difference between a support group and a TAP group?
- TAP groups are designed to help clients improve or maintain their communication skills. Each group is led by a licensed speech-language pathologist who brings clinical expertise and supportive strategies. While peer connection is a key part of the TAP experience, the focus of groups is not on the diagnosis — it’s on practicing communication through meaningful conversations with others who share a similar lived experience.
Is someone with dementia a good fit for TAP groups?
- TAP groups are designed for individuals whose primary challenges are related to language and communication, rather than memory.
- If someone is living with dementia and communication is not the main concern, they may not be the best fit for our groups. However, our Program Manager is happy to connect individuals with dementia and their caregivers to local resources that better match their needs.