We are seeking a few more people with mild or very mild aphasia to support our project – please pass this onto anyone in the Melbourne area who might be interested.
Aphasia research and rehabilitation often overlooks people with milder aphasia. For these stroke survivors, communication can often seem “fine” to others, but they might still struggle with:
– Finding the right words
– Keeping up in complex or group conversations
– Expressing ideas clearly
We are seeking participants in or around Melbourne for a study exploring the key challenges faced by people with mild aphasia and health professionals, and how services can better support them.
What do we mean by “mild aphasia”?
Language challenges after a stroke that might be diagnosed as “mild” or even “normal,” but still have a big impact on your life.
Who can participate?
We are looking for two groups of participants:
| Adults who have had a left-hemisphere stroke and experience mild communication difficulties | Health professionals (speech pathologists, occupational therapists and neuropsychologists) with 4+ years of experience supporting stroke survivors with mild aphasia |
| What’s involved: Assessments A focus group (online or in-person) to discuss experiences and priorities for improving support. | A focus group (online or in-person) |
Your insights could help shape future rehabilitation approaches, including potential new interventions.
📢 Interested?
To find out more and register your interest, email E.McLauchlan@latrobe.edu.au or call 03 9479 3596 and leave a voicemail with your contact phone number.
