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Innovative Interventions for Aphasia

Learn about low cost and cutting-edge resources for individuals with aphasia to maximize progress and help them re-engage in everyday life

Free recorded webinar

Friday June 26, 2009
12:30-1:30 EST


(webinar will be available to view until July 10, 2009 for people who pre-register by June 23, 2009)

   * Watch the webinar in the comfort of your own home or office- no travel needed.
   * View the session at a time that is convenient for you
   * All you need is a computer with high speed internet access and speakers
   * No previous computer experience is needed to benefit from the information

To honor National Aphasia Awareness Month (June), this webinar is being offered for free and highlighting free and affordable products.

Register online at www.ittsguides.com/store by Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 to participate live or be sent a link to view the recorded session. Registrants will be sent an email with further instructions several days prior to the session.

Research has shown that technology can be used to establish new connections in the brain, yet many individuals who have aphasia are never exposed to the many affordable resources that can expedite progress. The brain is capable of new learning, especially when properly stimulated. It is imperative that people with aphasia, their advocates and the professionals who help them be exposed to the many resources that can maximize recovery.

In this presentation, Joan Green, a speech-language pathologist with many years of experience helping people who have aphasia, will introduce you to a variety of technological solutions to help individuals with aphasia maximize their speaking, listening, reading, writing, and executive skills as well as their ability to participate in the community.

Joan Green M.A. CCC-SLP will discuss:

   * multi-sensory drill and practice software to help reach goals faster
   * programs to stimulate communication in many languages
   * new devices to help people with aphasia communicate
   * how to see people as you speak to them from a distance- for free
   * programs which enable the computer to read text out loud as words are highlighted or typed
   * software to help keep the brain sharp
   * the use of the computer to stimulate socialization and improve community access
   * free online interactive products, video email and assistive technology

To learn more about Joan Green and how she helps people with aphasia and provides coaching and training for professionals go to www.innovativespeech.com. For more information on books she has published, go to www.ittsguides.com.