Younger Aphasia – Matthew

Hello, SAY and friends! Today, I talked with Matthew. He lives in Long Island, New York. At 16 years old, Matt loved baseball and won the championship, but he had heart surgery. Ten years later, in 2019, he had heart surgery again and had a stroke. He did not speak and moved the body.
He has a YouTube channel, “A Matter of Matt.” He is sharing his life and what his plans are for the future.

Matthew YouTube channel: / @amatterofmatt

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Enabling fluent speech in non-fluent aphasia

Director of the Aphasia Laboratory at the University of South Carolina, where he seeks to clarify the relationship between brain damage and speech/language impediments. His work has led to significant breakthroughs in helping stroke victims regain their ability to speak. Dr. Julius Fridriksson at TEDxColumbiaSC

Enabling fluent speech

Johnny Appleseed of Aphasia

My name is Tom Broussard, and in the aphasia community, I am often referred to as the Johnny Appleseed of Aphasia Awareness. I had my first stroke and aphasia on September 26, 2011. I was an associate dean at The Heller School at Brandeis University when I fell down on Main Street, Waltham, MA. I lost my language and could not read, write or speak well.

Not really sure what the issue.

Make A Communication Aid

Aphasia can make speech difficult or cause someone to lose their ability to speak altogether. Using a communication aid is a great way to understand what someone with aphasia wants or needs. I’ll teach you how to make one and help you figure out which one might be right for your loved one.

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