Living with aphasia 11 Changes total life experience
{"Image DocumentName": "Living with aphasia 11 Changes total life experience", "Image ImageDescription": "Aphasia constantly presents challenges throughout life. SCRIPT- Aphasia is a devastating event that brings about changes to the total life experience of the affected person. All of their relationships are impacted upon. It is not just a one off change, aphasia is a lifelong disorder that is consistently presenting challenges throughout the affected person\u2019s life. People with aphasia are constantly confronted with problems that arise as a result of having a language disorder, as when you think about it, nearly every significant life event (as well as everyday life) is negotiated through language. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR \u2018LIVING WITH APHASIA\u2019- Websites: \u2018Aphasia DVDs\u2019, Australian Aphasia Association. A DVD developed by the Australian Aphasia Association and 4th year La Trobe University students. It contains ]an insight into what it is like to live with aphasia as it interviews people who are living with aphasia. Particularly relevant is the chapter \u2018living well with aphasia\u2019 \u2018Stories from people with aphasia\u2019, Australian Aphasia Association:  This website contains written stories from 5 people who have aphasia. In these stories they talk about their experiences of living with aphasia. \u2018Our Stories\u2019, Talkback association for Aphasia:  This website contains 8 stories written by individuals with aphasia or family members. These stories explain each person\u2019s personal account of living with aphasia. Website videos: \u2018Inside Aphasia: Part 1 of 3-\u2019  . This video provides insights about aphasia from people with aphasia and their families. Includes a detailed description of stroke and site of damage of stroke. (7:00mins). Great video for people with no previous knowledge of aphasia to see real-life examples of people living with aphasia. \u2018Inside aphasia: Part 2 of 3\u2019:  This video provides insights about aphasia from people with aphasia and their families. This video is a great video giving people with aphasia a way to explain to others how they can help. No previous knowledge of aphasia required. Personal blogs: Miranda. A Person Living Successfully with Aphasia. Retrieved September 9, 2011, from  Miranda creates a personal blog about her experiences as a carer for her mother who has aphasia and the prevalence of aphasia. She also provides articles on the characteristics and symptoms of aphasia. Upin, L. Meet Len Upin And His Wonderful Artwork. Retrieved September 12, 2011, from  Len Upin creates a personal blogabout his experience with aphasia following a stroke. He discovered and explored the fundamental technique of drawing to help express himself. Holland, A. Words are More Like Cats than Dogs. Retrieved September 13, 2011, from  Audrey Holland creates an aphasia friendly blog about Bayard Baylis\u2019 experience with word finding problems. This blog includes articles and real life struggles with expression in all forms. National Stroke Foundation Blog. Depression after Stroke Series 1. Retrieved September 12, 2011, from  The National Stroke Foundation creates a blog about the possible factors impacting those who have had a stroke. B2, B. Living with Aphasia: Loss of Control. Retrieved September 13, 2011, from.  Baylis creates a personal blog about his experiences with aphasia after suffering from a traumatic brain episode. He explains his difficulty expressing himself especially using words. Morganstein, S. The integrated Aphasia therapist: engagement with self and other: Various life stories. Retrieved September 13, 2011,from  Shirley Morganstein (Co- Founder of Speaking of Aphasia in Montclair, NJ, Host of the Living Successfully With Aphasia Group)creates a blog, providing viewers with numerous personal accounts of the struggle facing those who acquire aphasia. Mignolo, A. Bringing awareness about Aphasia in the UK. Sarah Scott\u2019s experience with aphasia. Retrieved September 11, 2011, from  A. Mignolo creates a blog about speakeasy meeting updates, public information films, short films about real life experiences of aphasia and awareness campaigns. Gridley, K, Anna, J, Smyth, M. Communicating with aphasia. Retrieved September 11, 2011, from  Joanna creates a blog about aphasia and the causes of aphasia. This blog also includes strategies on how to communicate with those who have aphasia and coping with life after aphasia. Simpson, C. Claire aged 23: When I found out, I didn\u2019t believe them. I was 23. Retrieved September, 11, 2011 from  Claire Simpson creates a personal blog about her experiences after a stroke at the age of 23. Claire talks about how crucial it is to receive support after a stroke and the importance of motivation. Sumac UK. Meet People living with Aphasia - Colin Green. Retrieved September 16, 2011, from  Colin Green creates a personal blog about his experience of living with aphasia after suffering from a stroke. Sumac UK. Meet People living with Aphasia \u2013 Elaine Hamilton. Retrieved September 16, 2011, from  Elaine Hamilton creates a personal blog about her experience living with aphasia after suffering from a series of strokes. She now uses other forms of communication such as drawing and writing. Sumac UK. Meet People living with Aphasia \u2013 Rita Harris. Retrieved September, 16, 2011, from  Rita Harris creates a personal blog about her experiences living with primary progressive aphasia. Sumac UK. Meet People living with Aphasia \u2013 Gerald Hartup. Retrieved September 16, 2011, from  Gerald Hartup creates a personal blog about his experience living with severe aphasia. Gerald only communicates with a few words. Sumac UK. Meet People living with Aphasia \u2013 Andy McKillop. Retrieved September 16, 2011, from  Andy McKillop creates a personal blog about his experiences living with aphasia after a stroke. He explains how it impacted his life and made him more ambitious professionally. Sumac UK. Meet People living with Aphasia \u2013 Sharon Smith. Retrieved September 16, 2011, from  Sharon Smith creates a personal blog about her experience with living with aphasia. She was pregnant when she had a stroke but only found out 17 years later. She coped by turning to art and poetry. Code, C. The Public Awareness of Aphasia Around the World. Retrieved September 24, 2011, from  Chris Code creates a blog about aphasia. The blog also includes information on the variation in awareness in society as well as the importance of public awareness to improve access and inclusion. Todic, O. June is Aphasia Awareness Month. Retrieved September 24, 2011, from  Ognjen Todic creates a blog about the importance of creating awareness about aphasia all over the world. The blog also explains and provides details about different activities that aphasia associations around the world have organised to help increase aphasia awareness. Journal articles: Cahana-Amitay, D. Albert, M. L., Pyun, S. B. Westwood, A. Jenkins, T. Wolford, S. Finley, M. (2011). Language as a Stressor in Aphasia. Aphasiology, 25 (5), 593\u2013614. This journal article reviews current literature on language as a stressor in aphasia, and the role of the patient\u2019s emotions on the rehabilitation process. Davidson, B. Worrall, L. and Hickson, L. (2007). Exploring the Interactional Dimension of Social Communication: A Collective Case Study of Older People with Aphasia. Aphasiology, 22(3): This article explores the impact of aphasia on social communication and social relationships, particularly in the geriatric population. Morris, J. Franklin, S. Menger, F. and G.D. (2011). Returning to Work with Aphasia: A Case Study. Aphasiology, 25(8): This journal article explores returning to work with aphasia, and the relationship between the person, the aphasia and the demands of employment. Parr, S. (2007). Living with Severe Aphasia: Tracking Social Exclusion. Aphasiology, 21(1): This journal article examines the day\u2010to\u2010day life and experiences of people with severe aphasia, and to document levels of social inclusion and exclusion as they occurred in everyday settings. REFERENCES- Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney. (2006) Aphasia Speech Pathology . Retrieved from  Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney (2008) Speaking Aphasian. 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