One to One Support

Aphasia Support offers free, one-to-one speech and language therapy in your home or a residential setting.

A speech and language therapist creates a personalised plan tailored to your communication goals, and a fully trained volunteer provides in-person support every two weeks.

Our six-month programme options include computer therapy and supported conversation, giving you the tools you need to communicate with confidence.

Available in West Yorkshire, Harrogate & Barnsley

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Computer Therapy

Individual assessment: A speech and language therapist creates a personalised support plan tailored to the client’s communication goals.

Home visits: A fully trained volunteer visits the client at-home to provide one-to-one support every two weeks for a period of six months.

iPad therapy: Clients access the charity's iPad loan scheme, enabling regular use of leading therapy apps such as Cuespeak, Tactus Therapy and Beautiful Voice.

Celebrate achievements: Milestones and progress are recognised to motivate and boost confidence.

Ongoing review: Progress is regularly reviewed by a speech and language therapist to ensure communication goals are met, next steps are clear, and future support is planned.

*Please note: This support is currently restricted to client's living in West Yorkshire, Harrogate or Barnsley.

Supported Conversation

Individual assessment: A speech and language therapist creates a personalised support plan tailored to the client’s communication goals.

Home visits: A fully trained volunteer visits the client at-home to provide one-to-one support every two weeks for a period of six months.

Supported conversation: The volunteer uses evidence-based total communication strategies to facilitate meaningful communication, helping the client to express themselves and engage confidently (without the use of technology).

Celebrate achievements: Milestones and progress are recognised to motivate and boost confidence.

Ongoing review: Progress is regularly reviewed by a speech and language therapist to ensure communication goals are met, next steps are clear, and future support is planned.

*Please note: This support is currently restricted to client's living in West Yorkshire, Harrogate or Barnsley.