In 2022 67% of ppl surveyed had heard of #aphasia Massive rise from 13% in 2020 👍 Public figures #brucewillis & media coverage making most difference. Wd be great to gather more awareness data internationally #AphasiaAlliance#aphasiaawarenessmonth
This guideline is a really key consideration that will support users with #aphasia:
"Simplicity — Enabling familiar, consistent interactions that make complex tasks simple and straightforward to perform."
Keep actions familiar, predictable and direct.
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be very severe, affecting speaking, writing, reading, and listening. While specific symptoms can vary greatly, what all people with aphasia have in common are difficulties in communicating.
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Music and art can help people with aphasia to express themselves. Jonathan made a virtual recording of the Aphasia choir at the start of the pandemic and during the pandemic began planning a documentary about the condition and how it affects many thousands of people every day.
Create and hide your own stone to raise awareness of #aphasia.
Follow along with the worldwide adventures & raise awareness in your local area by painting a stone & adding the #RockingAphasia hashtag.
Use acrylics or permanent marker.
Follow @RockingAphasia on Twitter, FB & Insta
Agree, too many pw #aphasia come across support groups like @dyscoveraphasia by chance or thru the efforts of a proactive relative. Many miss out. Please signpost the coalition of key uk aphasia support orgs, https//www.aphasiaalliance.org