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🩶 June is Aphasia Awareness Month! Free resources to help you learn & spread awareness

Published 20 days ago • 1 min read

I’ve worked with many individuals and families affected by aphasia — and one thing I hear all the time is:

“We never heard of aphasia until we got the diagnosis.”

If that’s you, you’re not alone. Many people don’t know what aphasia is until it hits close to home.

🧠 Did you know?

  • Aphasia affects at least 2 million people in the U.S.
  • 1 in 3 strokes result in aphasia.
  • More people have aphasia than Parkinson’s disease or cerebral palsy.
  • 84.5% of people have never heard of aphasia. 🤯

Source: National Aphasia Association

That’s why Aphasia Awareness Month is so important — to educate, support, and raise awareness. 🩶 Whether you're just starting this journey or you've been on it a while, we're here with free, research-based resources to help.

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💡 Know the Facts: Myths vs. Reality

Aphasia is often misunderstood —
Think aphasia affects intelligence? Or that recovery stops after a few months? ❌

Let’s clear that up.

📖 Read 10 common myths about aphasia — and the facts that bust them:​
🔗 10 Aphasia Myths Busted​

Here are a few:
Aphasia impacts language, not intelligence.
Aphasia is not only caused by strokes.
Aphasia does not just affect talking.

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🧠What Is Aphasia?

Aphasia is complex, and it looks different for everyone. There are different types, different causes, and different paths to recovery.

📚 Learn more about aphasia here – great for educating friends, family, and care partners:​
🔗 What Is Aphasia?​

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🤝 5 Ways to Help Someone with Aphasia

Support from family and friends makes a big difference.
This article includes a free printable handout—perfect for anyone new to aphasia or looking for tips on how to communicate with someone who has it.

📝 Includes tips for both communication & daily living.​
🔗 5 Ways to Help Someone with Aphasia (+ Free PDF)​

Here are some key points:
👂 Be an active, patient listener – Focus on what’s said, not errors or what’s missing.
⏳ Allow extra time for speaking or processing.
👉 Try other ways to communicate – Use gestures, pictures, or writing.
🗣️ Keep them involved – Encourage conversation without pressure.
❓ Ask if you're unsure– If they seem stuck, ask if they know but can’t say it.

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Whether you're in the middle of recovery, supporting a loved one, or a healthcare professional spreading awareness, you're not alone. 💜

We see you, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Let’s keep learning, sharing, and raising awareness together.

Best wishes,

Megan

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P.S. Looking for apps to use to help with aphasia recovery? We have Lite versions you can try for free. Use our App Finder to learn where to start.

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.

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