York-Durham Aphasia Centre staff has over 20 years of experience in developing and delivering group communication programs and professional training modules. This includes the resource “Aphasia a New Life: Skills development for community partners”, created with funding from the Heart & Stroke foundation of Canada. This resource is composed of the following modules:
Introduction to Skills Development in Communication Disorders
Advanced Skills Development in Communication Disorders
A Closer Look at Apraxia
A Closer Look at Severe Aphasia
A Closer Look at Dysarthria
Depression and Stroke
Understanding Disability and Loss
Facilitating Group Discussion
Storytelling, Reading and Writing
Creative Communication
Life History Communication Books
Practical Strategies in Communication for Caregivers.
Our staff offers their experience by training others who are interested in starting group communication programs in their communities. Please contact the York-Durham Aphasia Centre to arrange a training session at your location.
York-Durham Aphasia Centre Publications and Training Resources
All prices are in Canadian dollars. Please visit http://www.cavershambooksellers.com for full purchase details.
Aphasia: A New Life (hard copy, manual) |
Price: $15.00 |
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Authors: Ruth Patterson, Anne Wells, Marg Paul, Beth Hoen, and Mary Thelander
Publication date: 1994 (reprinted 2002) |
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Overview:Program manual that describes what it means to live with aphasia and related communication disorders from the perspective of the person with aphasia and his/her family. The manual also outlines the philosophy, values, and structure of the programs at the York-Durham Aphasia Centre. It discusses the steps necessary to develop a community group program for adults living with aphasia and their family. |
Aphasia: A New Life (DVD) |
Price: $20.00 |
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Authors: York-Durham Aphasia Centre
Publication date: 2004 |
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Overview:This DVD meshes content about York-Durham Aphasia Centre programs and history with personal insights from clients, caregivers and volunteers.
The York-Durham Aphasia Centre expresses our deep appreciation to our clients and caregivers who have shared their experiences living with the reality of aphasia, a profound change in communication caused by stroke, brain injury or illness. |
Aphasia: A New Life Booklets (booklet) |
Price: $2.00 |
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Authors: Ruth Patterson, Anne Wells, Marg Paul, Beth Hoen, and Mary Thelander
Publication date: 1994 (reprinted 2002) |
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Audience: Groups interested in developing/operating a Community Group program for adults with aphasia. General audiences wanting to learn about aphasia.
Overview:Program manual that describes what it means to live with aphasia and related communication disorders from the perspective of the person with aphasia and his/her family. The manual also outlines the philosophy, values, and structure of the programs at the York-Durham Aphasia Centre. It discusses the steps necessary to develop a community group program for adults living with aphasia and their family. |
Life History Communication Book (DVD) |
Price: $20.00 |
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Authors: York-Durham Aphasia Centre
Publication date:2010 |
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Overview:This DVD explores how people living with aphasia, a communication disability acquired as a result of stroke or brain injury, use personalized “life history” communication books as conversation and communication tools. The therapeutic process involved in the creation and use of these books at the York-Durham Aphasia Centre’s programs is also discussed. |
Aphasia: A New Life Skills Development for Community Partners Volunteer Training DVD (DVD) |
Price: $149.00 |
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Authors: York-Durham Aphasia Centre
Publication date:February 2004, remastered 2009 |
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Overview:Professionally designed training provides 9 modules of discussion-based instruction on a variety of topics , for community volunteers working in groups with adults with aphasia and related communication disabilities, or with stroke and brain injury survivors. Topics covered include communication disorders, supportive communication strategies, the mutual aid group process and facilitation of conversation groups and skill sessions using the creative arts. |