Jeff Charles is a 2x stroke survivor and long-time TAP client. He did an interview on the Aging Well Together Radio Show on June 13th. Heather Altman, DrPH, MPH, CCM was the moderator. Jeff joined Dr. Heidi Roth, Professor, UNC Neurology. Dr. Roth presents very important information about types and signs of strokes, […]
The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (BIANC) put together an informative talk for TAP clients. We hope you find this information helpful! Title: Assistive Technology + Adaptive Equipment Post Stroke Access the 20-minute video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fbYkhKKMCVE8grz98OWDyCc65aMFM_WJ/view?usp=sharing
Alie Chandler, MM, MT-BC is a Neurologic Music Therapist and Owner/Director of Ossia Music Therapy, LLC. She has a master’s degree in Music Therapy from Western Michigan University and has been a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) since 2002. She is also the developer/writer of an innovative therapeutic e-program, Sing For Speech: Daily Expressive Language Exercises. […]
Hello to all! The post is dedicated to the 2024 Ask Abbe about Aphasia Workshop. This limited virtual group is running for four weeks in June so that during Aphasia Awareness Month our clients can come with any questions they have about aphasia. Abbe Simon facilitated these workshops. She is a wonderful speech therapist and […]
Kelsey O’Connor’s presentation is about how to rebuild identity after a brain injury. Kelsey is a former student-athlete and recent social work graduate from North Carolina State University. After having multiple head injuries that ended her athletic-career, Kelsey learned to see others, and herself, for more than what they do and hopes to share this new way of thinking […]
You will love the latest edition of the TAP Client Newsletter written by the members of the “Write On” Aphasia group. These clients work with group leader, Abbe Simon, to express their ideas and passions in written mode. Aphasia doesn’t hold them back… enjoy!! Here it is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oS_TgWwQ2IyFlKM_FtJcY4QrrxeHqfEs/view?usp=sharing
Approximately one year ago, the world heard the word “aphasia” across every news outlet as acclaimed actor Bruce Willis was reported to be stepping away from his career following this diagnosis. What we didn’t know, at the time, was the etiology/cause of this frustrating language impairment for Mr. Willis. It was suspected, by many in […]
“My friends…where?”; “Friends, no…gone!”; “Can’t talk…bye, friend…lonely.” Speech Language Pathologists working with individuals with aphasia have heard these phrases suggesting that their communication challenges have negatively impacted their ability to maintain friendships or make new friends. Aphasia and other physical challenges that result from stroke or other brain injury can change the social life, vocational […]
So excited to share the work of the “Write On” group who, together, create a dynamic and engaging newsletter. These authors, all who have aphasia, share stories, recipes, memories and interests through the modality of the written word. With the guidance (and newsletter design) of Group Leader, Abbe Simon (SLP), the editorial and writing team […]
It is fair to say that we all have a new appreciation for “connection” following a challenging 2 1/2 years of isolation and disengagement. It has always been TAP’s mission to find avenues for connection and reduce the all-to-common feelings of social isolation after a diagnosis of aphasia. It is exactly why our organization shifted […]
Strides for Speech 2022 is officially “right around the corner”! The TAP Unlimited team is busy planning an incredible event for you! October 23rd at 11:30am and 12 noon! E. Carroll Joyner Park in Wake Forest! Register NOW and share this event with your family and friends. The goal of Strides for Speech is to support […]
A different kind of “hot”, 988 is the new hotline for a mental health crisis. With a July heatwave crossing the country, our groups have been talking about how “hot” it is! But another “hot” topic in our conversation groups has included the much-anticipated hotline for mental health crises. This new national phone number “988” […]
