For Patients and Caregivers

Do you want to participate in aphasia research?

• The Aphasia Registry connects people with aphasia to aphasia research at the UW, as well as other opportunities.  

• The Aphasia Repository is a database of information collected during a one-time testing session at the UW Aphasia Research Lab. The results of these tests help us match potential participants to the right studies.

• Current studies in the lab are examining:

  • Treatment of word-finding problems in aphasia

  • The influence of attention and cognitive processes on word-finding problems

  • Why people with aphasia have difficulty with word-finding

  • The influence of stress and depression on aphasia treatment

• To get involved, or for more information:

                      Call: (206) 685-2140

         Email: aphasia@uw.edu

Information about acquired communication impairments

• Aphasia: http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Aphasia/ 

• Apraxia of speech: http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/ApraxiaAdults/

Community Resources for Patients and Caregivers

Our UW Caregiver Hub (UWCaregiverHub.com) has lots of practical information on caring for a loved one following stroke, as well as information about a variety of communication impairments, community activities, and other resources. 

You can also download  the UW Aphasia Research Lab’s Community Resources Packet for stroke survivors and their caregivers.

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