
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.
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Michael & Susan
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2016 marked the beginning of a long and challenging journey for Michael his wife, and Susan.
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Matt Langridge
Meet Matt Langridge, from Leeds. Matt is 35 years old and was diagnosed with Aphasia in December 2018 following a stroke.
Matt Langridge
Meet Matt Langridge, from Leeds. Matt is 35 years old and was diagnosed with Aphasia in December 2018 following a stroke.
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