Midwestern University Clinic Offers Stroke and Aphasia Awareness Event

Nearly one million people in the United States suffer from aphasia, which is a communication disorder that results from damage to the regions of the brain that control language. Many people develop aphasia after a stroke or trauma to the left side of the brain. People with aphasia can have difficulties speaking, reading, writing, or understanding language.

Midwestern University’s Speech-Language Institute will host a Stroke and Aphasia Awareness Event at the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic, located at 3450 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Participants will gain an understanding of the general types of aphasia, tips and techniques to communicate effectively, information about local resources, and more. This free event is open to the community, students, and faculty.

Speech and language therapy can benefit many individuals with aphasia and lead to improved communication. The Speech-Language Institute at Midwestern University offers assessment and treatment of impairments associated with aphasia and other communication disorders. Professors with expertise in aphasia work with graduate student clinicians to assess and remediate communication disorders. For more information about the Stroke and Aphasia Awareness Event or services offered at the Speech-Language Institute, call (630) 743-4555.