The Aphasia Laboratory

STROKE RECOVERY GROUPS

ABOUT THE GROUPS

The stroke recovery groups at the USC Speech and Hearing Center are for those people who have difficulty communicating as a result of stroke. This problem is referred to as aphasia. The following are some of the symptoms that people with aphasia have (not all persons with aphasia have all of the symptoms):

Difficulty coming up with the right words to say.
Hard time understanding the speech of other people.
Difficulty with reading and writing.

WHY JOIN A STROKE RECOVERY GROUP?

The people that attend the groups receive therapy to improve their language function. This is accomplished by working on communication in a group setting with other individuals who have similar problems under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist. The groups also provide the opportunity for individuals to interact with and receive support from other persons who have suffered a stroke.

HOW TO JOIN A STROKE RECOVER GROUP

If you, a family member, or a friend would like to participate in a stroke recovery group, please call the USC Speech and Hearing Center at (803) 777-2614. The Center is located at 1601 St. Julian Place (off Forest Dr., Middleburg Office Park, Columbia, SC 29204.

Call (803) 777-2614

If you are not sure if you, your family member, or friend would qualify for the groups, or want more information about the Stroke Recovery Groups, please give us a call (803) 777-2614.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Download Stroke Recovery Brochure (PDF)

Columbia, SC 29208 • 803-777-4813 • jfridrik@sc.edu