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π²βοΈAgraphia in a Digital World: Help your Patients Connect
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Whether you're more likely to send an email π§ or a text π¬, there's no denying that written communication is everywhere. We connect with others through typed messages, including commenting on social posts. β¨οΈπ¬ According to the PEW Research Center, only 5% of U.S. adults used social media in 2005, but by 2021, that number jumped up to 72%! π€― For patients with agraphia, or a loss of writing ability, this shift can be a major barrier to connection and independence. π So, what are the best approaches to treat writing? π€ We break it all down for you (with references) in our latest blog: What SLPs Need to Know: Agraphia.
Practice Connecting with TechnologyWriting was often a therapy goal for patients returning to work or school, but now that we connect through texting and social media, all patients should be able to improve their writing if they want to. The latest treatment in the Virtual Rehab Center uses realistic stimuli to practice 1-4 word phrases that can be used to respond to social messages. This fun and functional treatment uses both typing and memory to aid social connection. Check out Copy & Recall Social Messages here : In addition to over 45 interactive treatments, the Tactus Virtual Rehab Center offers 65+ patient-friendly PDF handouts, including a social message bank, How To: ACRT clinical guide, free homework, and more! π π Try the Virtual Rehab Center for FREE: tactustherapy.com/rehabβ β All the best, Megan β P.S. There are only 3 days left to use the coupon code MaySLP10 when you sign up for your free trial of the Virtual Rehab Center for $10 off! No credit card required to start your membership. |
Megan @ Tactus Therapy
I'm a speech-language pathologist & co-founder of Tactus. Tactus offers evidence-based apps for aphasia therapy and lots of free resources, articles, and education - like this newsletter. Sign up to get my updates 1-2 times a month.
While we used to write and mail letters to keep in touch π¬, today's communication is largely done instantly online. π¬ Whether you email, text, or comment and post on social media, we're writing as much or more these days than ever before. According to the PEW Research Center, only 5% of U.S. adults used social media in 2005, but by 2021, that number jumped up to 72%! π€― But after a stroke or brain injury, writing can get harder. This is called agraphia, a loss of written expression. βοΈ...
Hi Reader, May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. And maybe that means your workplace gives you a shout-out or a cookie πͺ, but maybe you've thought: π βI wish I could quickly find treatments and handouts that are actually functional and grounded in evidence.β ...That would be a real gift. π To celebrate you and your incredible work, weβre offering you a FREE 3-week trial (no credit card needed) PLUS $10 off the Virtual Rehab Center, making your first month 50% off the regular price....
Good news! You've got a few more days to get a bargain on the best-selling apps for speech therapy! ππ Procrastinators, rejoice! We get itβlife gets busy. Thatβs why weβve extended our sale through the weekend until π Monday, May 19 - for you to get the apps you need at the best prices. Go to the App Store or Play Store on your iOS or Android device to find all our speech therapy apps discounted up to 40% - no special codes required. All regular and sale prices are on our website in your...