Adult Speech Therapy Exercises to Print: 15 Free Sheets by Disorder
Aphasia after a Stroke, memory disorders following a head injury, attention difficulties, slow processing, cognitive disorders related to multiple sclerosis, decreased verbal fluency… The reasons that lead an adult to consult speech therapy are numerous. This page offers 15 exercise sheets specifically designed for adults, directly printable with one click, classified by major rehabilitation area.
📋 Quick access to the 15 adult sheets
Post-Stroke Aphasia:
Memory and attention:
Executive functions:
Comprehension and reasoning:
Senior stimulation and Parkinson's:
This comprehensive guide brings together all the speech therapy sheets for adults that you can print for free, organized by major pathology. Whether you are personally involved in rehabilitation, accompanying a loved one, or a speech therapist looking for new materials for your patients, you will find here concrete resources that can be used immediately.
Why prioritize printable adult speech therapy exercises?
At a time when tablets and cognitive applications are multiplying, one might think that paper sheets have become obsolete. Nothing could be further from the truth. Printable speech therapy exercises for adults offer specific advantages that digital formats cannot always match.
Universal accessibility
The first advantage of paper is that it requires no technological skills. For an elderly patient who is not familiar with screens, for someone in the early stages of recovery post-Stroke who struggles to handle a smartphone, or for someone who simply wants to take a break from the screens they are already subjected to all day, paper remains a natural medium.
A multimodal sensory experience
Writing by hand, drawing a line with a pencil, circling a word with a pen: these actions engage the brain differently than tactile interactions on a screen. Fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, the pressure of the stroke, the spatial perception of the sheet: all of this contributes to a rich sensory learning experience. For patients in post-Stroke or post-traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, this motor dimension is not a detail: it plays a full role in recovery.
Easy integration into daily life
A stack of printed sheets can be taken anywhere: in the car, in a waiting room, on vacation. No connection issues, no battery failing at the wrong moment. For professionals, printed sheets are also easier to share with the patient's family via the speech therapist-family liaison notebook.
How to download these sheets in PDF?
Each sheet presented below has a button “ 🖨 Print this sheet ” at the top right. Click on it, and your browser will open the print window. You can then print directly on A4 paper or save in PDF format by selecting this option as the printer. All sheets are designed to fit on a single A4 page.
Post-Stroke aphasia
Aphasia is an acquired language disorder, most often following a Stroke. For aphasic patients, printable exercises must be very gradual. Daily regularity is essential, ideally 15 to 30 minutes per day, in several short sessions. Our application CLINT Brain Coach offers exercises specifically designed for post-Stroke rehabilitation and ideally complements the printed sheets.
Lexical evocation by category
Image description — Guided production
A public park in summer. An elderly man is sitting on a bench reading a newspaper. Next to him, a little boy is playing with his dog. In the distance, a young woman is jogging with headphones. The sun is shining, and there are a few white clouds.
📝 Describe the scene by answering these 5 questions:
Progressive reading aloud
📍 Level 1 — Simple words
📍 Level 2 — Short sentences
📍 Level 3 — Longer sentences
📍 Level 4 — Short text
Memory and attention
Many adult patients (post-Stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis) present significant attentional and memory disorders. These sheets work on the different dimensions of attention and memory. To assess the initial level, use our online memory test and our concentration test.
Memory span — Number memory
| Level | Sequence to memorize (read aloud) | Recall |
|---|---|---|
| 3 digits | 5 — 8 — 2 | |
| 4 digits | 9 — 4 — 7 — 1 | |
| 5 digits | 3 — 8 — 2 — 6 — 4 | |
| 5 digits | 7 — 1 — 9 — 5 — 3 | |
| 6 digits | 2 — 8 — 5 — 9 — 3 — 1 | |
| 6 digits | 4 — 7 — 2 — 6 — 8 — 5 | |
| 7 digits | 9 — 3 — 6 — 1 — 8 — 4 — 2 | |
| 7 digits | 5 — 8 — 3 — 7 — 2 — 9 — 4 | |
| 8 digits | 1 — 6 — 4 — 9 — 2 — 7 — 5 — 3 |
🔁 Difficult variant: Recall the sequence backwards (for example, for "5-8-2", say "2-8-5"). This exercise engages working memory.
Target Barrage — Selective Attention
S A R E B C T O E P V D X N E B M A T R E P S O E L
M E B T A R S E P L Q D E V R T E A B M N C O E P L
T R E A B M S E P O Q V D E R T B A C M E N S O P L
E A B R T M S O E P L Q V D X N B M E T R A E P S L
B M E A R T O E P S L Q D E V N C M B A T E R O E P
⏱ Total time: sec. Number of E found: / 30 Omissions:
Associative Memory — Pairs to Memorize
📋 8 pairs to memorize (60 seconds)
| Pair | Word 1 | Word 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUN | BEACH |
| 2 | VIOLIN | CONCERT |
| 3 | HOSPITAL | DOCTOR |
| 4 | BOOK | LIBRARY |
| 5 | SNOW | MOUNTAIN |
| 6 | PENCIL | PAPER |
| 7 | APPLE | ORCHARD |
| 8 | PIANO | MELODY |
✂️ — — Hide the list — —
✏️ Recall — What is the associated word?
Executive Functions
Executive functions (planning, flexibility, inhibition) are often impaired in acquired adult pathologies. To assess the initial level, use our online executive functions test.
Planning — Organizing a Day
📋 Tasks to organize:
Do the shopping
Pick up the children from school (4:30pm)
Prepare the evening meal
Stop by the pharmacy
Call my sister
Do 30 minutes of exercise
Go to the bank (closes at 5pm)
🗓 My schedule:
| Time | Task |
|---|---|
| 8am | |
| 9am | |
| 10am - 11:30am | |
| 11:30am - 1pm | |
| 2pm - 4pm | |
| 4pm - 5pm | |
| 5pm - 7pm | |
| 7pm - 8pm💡 Professional advice: This exercise mobilizes planning, anticipating constraints, and prioritization. Then discuss the choices: there are several valid solutions, the important thing is consistency. SHEET N°8 Mental flexibility — Rule changesAdultsExecutive For each list, classify the words according to the requested criterion. The criterion changes with each line — stay alert! 1.Criterion: alphabetical order APPLE — CAT — BALLOON — TABLE — WIND — GARDEN Answer: 2.Criterion: from shortest to longest (in number of letters) BICYCLE — WATER — RAT — APRICOT — TELEPHONE — LION Answer: 3.Criterion: by category (animal, fruit, transport) DOG — PEAR — CAR — BANANA — TRAIN — HORSE Animals: Fruits: Transports: 4.Criterion: INVERSE alphabetical order (Z → A) FLOWER — APPLE — TREE — ZEBRA — HOUSE — SUN Answer: 5.Criterion: by size of the actual object (from smallest to largest) ANT — ELEPHANT — HEN — WHALE — MOUSE — TIGER Answer: 💡 Professional advice: This exercise is demanding because it requires inhibiting the previous criterion and adopting the new one. The difficulties indicate cognitive rigidity characteristic of certain frontal lesions. SHEET N°9 Inhibition — Verbal Stroop testAdultsExecutive Read each line aloud saying the OPPOSITE of each word. Stay alert, your brain wants to read the written word! 1.BIG — HOT — HAPPY — FAST — CLEAN 2.CLIMB — OPEN — INSIDE — FULL — WHITE 3.YOUNG — RICH — HARD — LIGHT — DAY 4.TALL — FRONT — SWEET — STRONG — STRAIGHT 5.EASY — TRUE — POSSIBLE — BEAUTIFUL — USEFUL 🔁 Variant: for each line, say the FIRST LETTER of the word 6.HOUSE — TABLE — CAT — SCHOOL — APPLE 7.CAR — GARDEN — BOOK — FLOWER — BALLOON 💡 Professional advice: Inhibition is very costly. Limit to 5-7 minutes maximum. Note hesitations and errors: these are warning signals of an executive dysfunction. Understanding and reasoningFine understanding and verbal reasoning are essential skills for daily autonomy and return to work. These sheets are aimed at adults in advanced recovery. SHEET N°10 Journalistic text — Fine understandingAdultsUnderstanding Read the text carefully, then answer the 7 questions below. 📰 The return of the storks in Alsace For decades, the white stork, emblem of Alsace, was on the verge of disappearing from the region. In the 1970s, there were only nine breeding pairs left. Pesticides, modernization of agriculture, and power lines had decimated the species. Since then, a reintroduction program launched by volunteers has borne fruit. In 2024, more than 800 pairs were recorded across the Alsatian territory. The storks have become sedentary: most no longer migrate to Africa in winter, taking advantage of landfills that provide them with abundant food. However, this adaptation worries some scientists: fed on waste, storks can absorb plastics and heavy metals. Associations are now advocating for the gradual closure of open landfills. 1. How many breeding pairs were there in the 70s? 2. What were the 3 main causes of the decline? 3. How many pairs are recorded in 2024? 4. Why do storks no longer migrate? 5. What new danger threatens them? 6. What do the associations ask for? 7. What do you think of this evolution? Give your opinion in 2 sentences. 💡 Pro advice: Questions 1 to 5 are factual. Question 6 requires a global understanding. Question 7 solicits personal opinion, which often reveals difficulties in elaboration or enunciative engagement. SHEET N°11 Inferences — Read between the linesAdultsPragmatic For each small scene, deduce the information not explicitly stated. Justify your answer. 1.Marie looks out the window, takes her umbrella and raincoat before going out. What is the weather like? 2.Pierre turns off the television, lowers the shutter, and sets his alarm for 6:30. What is he going to do? 3.Léa enters the room with a cake and 30 candles. Everyone is singing. What are we celebrating? 4.The doctor looks at the X-ray, frowns, and says: “It will need to be operated on quickly.” What is happening? 5.Anne puts the suitcases in the trunk, greets her neighbors, and starts the loaded car. Where is she going? 6.The waiter arrives with a bottle, two glasses, and the table is adorned with petals. What is the situation? 7.All the guests are wearing black, some people are crying silently. What event are they attending? 8.Théo runs towards the exit holding his ticket, his train leaves in 2 minutes. What does Théo feel? 💡 Pro advice: Inferences are often impaired in autism spectrum disorders, frontal lobe lesions, and certain aphasias. This exercise provides a good indication of the patient's pragmatic level. SHEET N°12 Verbal logic — Simple syllogismsAdultsReasoning For each situation, deduce the logical conclusion from the given information. 1.All cats are mammals. Minou is a cat. Therefore: 2.Marie is taller than Léa. Léa is taller than Sophie. Who is the tallest of the three? Who is the smallest? 3.If it rains, then I take my umbrella. Today, I did not take my umbrella. What can we deduce from this? 4.All the children in the class have their notebooks. Pierre is in the class. Does Pierre have his notebook? 5.Anne arrives 15 minutes before Bernard. Bernard arrives 30 minutes before Claire. Anne arrives at 2 PM. What time does Bernard arrive? What time does Claire arrive? 6.If Lucie is sick, her brother comes to see her. Lucie's brother is not at her place. What can we deduce from this? 7.In a family of 4 children, Paul is younger than Marie. Sophie is the youngest. Théo is the oldest. Give the order of ages, from oldest to youngest: 💡 Professional tip: To help, you can diagram the relationships with a pencil. The ability to manipulate logical relationships is often impaired in executive dysfunction disorders. Cognitive stimulation for seniors and Parkinson's diseaseFor senior and Parkinson's patients, the sheets should empower without ever causing failure, and work on motor and vocal specificities. Our application SCARLETT Memory Coach perfectly complements these sheets with an interface adapted for seniors. SHEET N°13 Reminiscence — Memories of the pastSeniorsOld memory Answer the questions by recalling your own memories. Take all the time you need and feel free to tell in detail. 1.What was your job? Can you describe a typical day? 2.What is your favorite dish? How did you prepare it? 3.Which song reminds you of your youth? Can you hum the lyrics? 4.What school memory comes to you most often? 5.How did Christmases in your childhood go? 6.What was your favorite game when you were a child? 7.Can you tell the story of how you met your partner? 💡 Professional tip: Reminiscence values the person by relying on their old memory, which is generally well preserved. This exercise nourishes identity and facilitates communication with caregivers or family. SHEET N°14 Amplified reading — Vocal work for Parkinson'sParkinsonVoice Read each sentence aloud, deliberately exaggerating the volume and articulation. Stand up, in front of a mirror if possible. 📍 Level 1 — Loud voice on simple words HELLO! THANK YOU! WAIT! OKAY! GOODBYE! 📍 Level 2 — Emphasized sentences 1.I want TWO baguettes, not three! 2.Please, speak LOUDER, I can't hear well. 3.NO, I do NOT agree with this decision. 4.It's ABSOLUTELY wonderful what you did! 📍 Level 3 — Variation of intonation (interrogative tone vs affirmative) “You are coming tomorrow.” (affirmation) → “You are coming tomorrow?” (question) “It's nice outside.” → “It's nice outside?” “Marie has arrived.” → “Marie has arrived?” 📍 Level 4 — Short text to read with expression This morning, the sun was shining in a blue sky without clouds. Sophie left her house singing. She walked lightly towards the market. Suddenly, she stopped dead: in front of her, a magnificent orange cat was staring at her. 💡 Professional tip: The LSVT method (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) is a reference for Parkinson's. The principle: “Think LOUD!” — think loudly while speaking. Do this exercise for 5 minutes 3 times a day for optimal results. SHEET N°15 Dual task — Memory and calculationParkinson / MSExecutive Step 1: Memorize the list of 5 words (30 seconds). Step 2: Perform the 6 calculations. Step 3: Recall the 5 words in order. 📋 STEP 1 — Memorize these 5 words (30 seconds) BICYCLECLOUDPOTCLOCKVOLCANO ⏱ STEP 2 — Now, perform these calculations 17 + 28 = ? 54 - 19 = ? 8 × 7 = ? 72 ÷ 9 = ? 13 + 47 = ? 91 - 36 = ? 📝 STEP 3 — Without looking, recall the 5 words 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 💡 Pro tip: Dual tasking is early impaired in Parkinson's and MS. Start with each task isolated, then the dual requirement. Monitor cognitive fatigue: this test is very costly. Build a coherent program over timeHaving 15 exercise sheets is an excellent starting point. Building a structured program that truly promotes progress is the next step. Here is a five-step methodology to move from a collection of sheets to a coherent educational path. Step 1: Set specific goalsEverything starts with defining SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound). Instead of "improve language," aim for "produce a complete descriptive sentence about an image in less than 30 seconds, in 80% of cases, within 6 weeks." To structure this approach, use our skills tracking table. Step 2: Select relevant sheetsBased on the defined goals, select 5 to 8 types of exercises that cover the targeted skills. No more: too much variety kills progress. It is better to master a few types of exercises well and increase their difficulty than to flit from one type to another without deepening. Step 3: Plan the sessionDefine a precise time frame. For example: 30 minutes per day, divided into two sessions of 15 minutes (morning and afternoon). Each session includes 3 different exercises: one for language, one for attention, one for memory. This predictable structure reassures the patient and facilitates engagement. Step 4: Document each sessionAt each session, note the exercises performed, the time spent, the success rate, the emotional state of the patient. Our session tracking sheet is designed precisely for this purpose: a simple, structured format that takes three minutes to complete but provides considerable value over time. Step 5: Adjust regularlyEvery 4 to 6 weeks, take stock. Which exercises have become too easy and need to increase in difficulty? Which goals have been achieved and can be replaced with others? Which areas reveal unexpected resistances that deserve particular focus? The role of relatives in using the exercisesFor an adult in rehabilitation, the involvement of relatives is often a determining factor for success. However, it is essential to know some key rules to avoid becoming counterproductive. Do not substitute for the professionalThe assisting relative is not a speech therapist. Their role is to accompany, facilitate, support, but not to diagnose or modify the therapeutic program. The golden rule: strictly follow the speech therapist's instructions, report difficulties encountered without trying to solve them alone. Encourage without flatteryEncouragement is essential, but it must be sincere and specific. It is better to comment specifically: "I saw that you took longer to respond, that's exactly what we asked you to do," rather than a "well done, you are amazing" that ends up sounding false. Welcome negative emotionsRehabilitation is challenging. The adult patient who was independent and finds themselves struggling with an exercise may feel anger, sadness, shame. The relative must know how to welcome these emotions without panicking. The emotion thermometer is a valuable tool to facilitate this expression. Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to download a sheet in PDF?Click on the button "🖨 Print this sheet" at the top right of each sheet. In the print window that opens, select "Save as PDF" as the printer. The PDF is immediately downloaded to your computer. How long does it take to see progress?For a post-Stroke patient in the acute phase, progress can be visible in a few weeks. For more chronic disorders (multiple sclerosis, old sequelae), progress is measured over several months. Regularity always takes precedence over intensity: 20 minutes a day for 6 months will yield better results than one hour twice a week. Can exercises be done alone, without supervision?It depends on the profiles. A patient with good self-criticism and mild disorders can perform certain exercises independently, under regular speech therapy supervision. A patient with significant disorders (anosognosia, disorientation) needs constant support. The speech therapist following the patient will be able to tell you what is possible. Should exercises be timed?It depends on the objective. If working on processing speed, yes. If working on accuracy or memory, timing is better avoided, as it generates counterproductive stress. For anxious or depressed patients, it is better to completely eliminate the timer. What to do when the patient refuses exercises?First, understand. Refusal always has a reason: fatigue, boredom, feeling of humiliation, underlying relational conflict. Identify the cause without judgment and adapt. If refusal persists for several weeks, discuss it with the speech therapist to reassess the strategy. Are there specific exercises for young adults?Yes. For young adults (20-40 years) who are victims of Stroke, traumatic brain injury, or multiple sclerosis, exercises should be tailored to their interests and needs for returning to work. We prioritize materials related to their professional life (simulated emails, note-taking, task organization), and current cultural themes. How to assess the cognitive age of an adult?Our mental age test provides a fun and informative estimate of a person's cognitive age. It is a useful motivational tool that allows for setting concrete goals for cognitive rejuvenation. To go further with DYNSEOThese 15 speech therapy sheets for adults are a valuable, accessible, and flexible resource to support anyone in cognitive rehabilitation. However, they are always better integrated into a broader approach that combines free resources, digital tools, professional follow-up, and family support. At DYNSEO, we have been supporting thousands of families, patients, and professionals for thirteen years. For adults, our application CLINT Brain Coach has become a reference: over 30 cognitive games adapted to different pathologies and levels, with a sober and professional adult interface. 🎯 Discover CLINT Brain CoachMore than 30 cognitive games for adults, designed with health professionals. Suitable for post-Stroke rehabilitation, multiple sclerosis, and preventive stimulation. Discover the CLINT app →Whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or a professional, feel free to explore all of our resources: our catalog of tools for speech therapists, our free online cognitive tests, and our professional training. The adult brain retains a remarkable capacity for plasticity: with the right tools, the right method, and the necessary regularity, considerable progress is possible. Did this content help you? Support DYNSEO 💙We are a small team of 14 people based in Paris. For 13 years, we have been creating free content to help families, speech therapists, care homes and healthcare professionals. 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