In the early stages of rehabilitation, the SLT meets with Steven and his family to provide information for supporting conversation and to begin conversation partner training.
Steven’s youngest son Michael discusses that he struggles to communicate with his Dad. Steven and Michael both end up feeling frustrated at times.
The SLT provides information about aphasia and the communication strategies and resources that can be successful in supporting conversation and connecting with each other.
Through a series of meetings, Steven and his family practise and discuss these strategies and techniques with the SLT.
Watch the video and observe how, by using some basic supported communication techniques, Michael and Steven’s interaction changes.
Page last reviewed: 19 Jan 2021
