W e ’ r e w h a t p e o p l e a r e

SCA (Supported conversation for

adults with aphasia)

Goals of Training

There are 4 main goals:

To develop insight into what it means

to have aphasia and what

the communication partner

can do to help

To develop an understanding of

techniques you can use and

the rationale for using them

To use some role-play experience to

help you when you start working

with individuals with aphasia

To understand the basic elements of the

Life Participation Approach to Aphasia

(LPAA)

NOTE: At the end of this course, participants always

want to participate in more role-play.

Please remember that

this is just an introduction

Hands-on practice is essential to

maintaining and improving skills

Westman Aphasia Inc.

is a community based organization developed to address the needs of individuals living with a

chronic communication disorder.

The organization will: Provide training for individuals living

with aphasia, their families and volun-

teers to learn how to communicate

more effectively

Develop resources and provide support to

individuals and their families to help

them adapt to living with a chronic com-

munication disorder

Provide education about aphasia to the

community and health professionals

Collaborate with the local agencies edu-

cational institutions and community

groups to further develop such services in

the community