Aphasia Centre of Ottawa

Community-based agency dedicated to the long-term support of people affected by aphasia, a language disorder

• programs provided by speech-language pathologists, social workers, and communicative disorders assistants in partnership with other community-based professional colleagues and trained volunteers to help people adjust to living with aphasia and regain active participation in the community
• services are also available for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)
• for services in French, connect with the Aphasia Centre of Ottawa

Services

​Introductory groups

• ​for people who are re-entering the community following rehabilitation/day hospital treatment.
• meetings between the person with aphasia, a family member/friend, and a group of 3 to 4 people facilitated by professionals

Virtual communication groups

• conversations facilitated by speech-language staff in small groups of people who have aphasia.
• focus is put on communication, sharing and exchange of ideas by any means: speech, gesture, drawing, facial expression and body language

PPA caregiver groups

• ​monthly meetings for spouses and family members facilitated by a social worker
• available to families of individuals currently participating in the communication program group

Social work support

• for clients and families attending a PPA program

Individual speech-language therapy

• therapy provided by speech-language staff
• focused on everyday situations

Conversation coaching

• one-on-one sessions for couples/family members facilitated by a speech-language staff
• focused on hands-on techniques for more effective communication with each other

Create a Life History/Communication Book

• with a speech-language staff member
• aims to facilitate communication with family, friends and other participants in ACO programs

Workshops and information seminars

• customized to participants' needs

Virtual programs require internet connection and computer/tablet. Device lending program available for those participating in an ongoing program (inventory subject to change).

2081 Merivale Rd
Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K2G 1G9
Canada

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