How We’re Reducing Communication Barriers

Aphasia Access Conversations brings you the latest aphasia resources, tips, and aha moments from Life Participation professionals who deliver way more than stroke and aphasia facts. Topics include aphasia group treatment ideas, communication access strategies, plus ways for growing awareness and funds for your group aphasia therapy program. This podcast is produced by Aphasia Access.

Episode #71: I Think I Did This Wrong: In Conversation with Brendan Constantine

Jun 22, 2021

Welcome to the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast. I’m Jerry Hoepner, a faculty member in the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. I am privileged to introduce today’s guest, Brendan Constantine. I’m excited to have a conversation with Brendan...

Episode #70: Consumer-led Advocacy for Aphasia: In Conversation with Avi Golden and Angie Cauthorn

Jun 8, 2021

Ellen Bernstein-Ellis, co-director of the aphasia treatment program at Cal State East Bay in the department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences and the member of the aphasia access podcast Working Group aphasia access strives to provide members with information inspiration and ideas that support their aphasia care...

Episode #69: Motivation and Engagement in Aphasia Rehabilitation: In Conversation with Michael Biel

Apr 29, 2021

During this episode, Dr. Janet Patterson, Chief of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Service at the VA Northern California Health Care System, talks with Dr. Michael Biel about theories of motivation and their application and value in aphasia rehabilitation.

Guest Bio:

Michael Biel is an Associate Professor in...

Episode #68: Communication Access in Health Care Settings During Covid: In Conversation with Bob Williams & Tauna Szymanski from CommunicationFIRST

Apr 14, 2021

During this episode, Ellen Bernstein-Ellis, Co-Director of the Aphasia Treatment Program at Cal State East Bay in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, talks with Bob Williams and Tauna Szymanski from CommunicationFIRST.

Guest Bios

Bob Williams, Policy Director of CommunicationFIRST, helped to...

Episode #67: Considering Depression In People Who Have Aphasia and Their Care Partners: In Conversation with Rebecca Hunting Pompon

Mar 24, 2021

During this episode, Dr. Janet Patterson, Chief of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Service at the VA Northern California Health Care System talks with Dr. Rebecca Hunting Pompon, assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware,...