Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion:

• Persons must have a primary diagnosis of aphasia as determined by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Persons with cognitive deficits will be considered on a case-by-case basis if language needs are of primary concern.

Exclusion:

• Candidates cannot be behaviorally inappropriate or disruptive in a group environment.
• Candidates must be able to tolerate group sessions and be an active participant.
• Candidates must have appropriate levels of focused and divided attention for a small group environment.
• Candidates must be able to display a preference via gesture, yes/no, pointing, or verbalizing consistently in a group setting.
• If candidates are unable to toilet independently or need help with medications, a individual needs assessment must be completed prior to using HARC's CNA services. Otherwise a caregiver must be present during the program day to help with these needs.