Author: Cheryl Paul

The members of the U.S.F. Aphasia Reading and Writing Group offer these tips to people with aphasia:

Fred M.- Help each other.

Bob- Work everyday on your speech.

Tom- Help others. Learn to be patient.

June- Practice speech everyday. Find an aphasia group. Read “My Stroke of
Luck” by Kirk Douglas

John- Learn to speak one word for one hour everyday. Exercise at least a half
hour daily.

Harry- Do not give up hope! Exercise your voice every day.

Mike- You should read outloud everyday.

Curt- Never give up hope! I work out 3 days a week. I used to powerlift 800 lbs–
that’s a record!

Henry- Never give up hope. Life is short, too short. Exercise speech over and
over again.

Ann- Work on your speech after a stroke.

Fred M- Find an aphasia group. It helps 100%