{"id":448939,"date":"2025-12-19T16:01:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T15:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/speaking-again-after-a-stroke-how-to-start-speech-therapy\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T20:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T19:07:20","slug":"speaking-again-after-a-stroke-how-to-start-speech-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/speaking-again-after-a-stroke-how-to-start-speech-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaking Again After a Stroke: How to Start Speech Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Article HTML v8.4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243;][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;HTML stylis\u00e9&#8221;]<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800&#038;display=swap\" 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want.&#8221; Many patients utter (or would like to utter) these phrases after a Stroke. Language and speech disorders affect about 30% of people who have suffered a cerebrovascular accident. Whether it&#8217;s aphasia (difficulty understanding or producing language), dysarthria (difficulty articulating), or dysphonia (voice disorders), these disorders can profoundly disrupt communication, identity, and social life. But here\u2019s some good news: <strong>the brain can relearn to speak<\/strong>. Speech therapy, started early and practiced regularly, allows for remarkable progress. In this comprehensive article, we explain what language disorders after a stroke are, how speech therapy works, and most importantly, how you can start working right now, with or without a speech therapist, to regain your speech.<\/pee><\/div>\n<nav class=\"dynseo-toc\">\n<div class=\"toc-title\">\ud83d\udccb Sommaire<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #ffeca7\"><a href=\"#section-1\">Understanding language and speech disorders after a stroke<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #e73469\"><a href=\"#section-2\">What is speech therapy and how does it work?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #a9e2e4\"><a href=\"#section-3\">Finding and choosing your speech therapist<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #5e5ed7\"><a href=\"#section-4\">Exercises to do alone or with a loved one: start now<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #5268c9\"><a href=\"#section-5\">Tips to improve daily communication<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #ffeca7\"><a href=\"#section-6\">Technical and technological aids<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #e73469\"><a href=\"#section-7\">Typical training program<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #a9e2e4\"><a href=\"#section-8\">Factors that promote recovery<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #5e5ed7\"><a href=\"#section-9\">Managing emotions and psychological difficulties<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #5268c9\"><a href=\"#section-10\">Testimonials: they have regained their voice<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #ffeca7\"><a href=\"#section-11\">Conclusion: speech can return<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-1\">Understanding language and speech disorders after a stroke<\/h2>\n<h3>The different types of disorders<\/h3>\n<pee>After a stroke, several types of difficulties can arise. It is important to distinguish them well as they do not require the same approaches:<\/pee>\n<h4>Aphasia: when language is affected<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to the areas of the brain dedicated to language (usually the left hemisphere). It is <strong>not<\/strong> a problem of intelligence, general memory, or motivation. The patient knows what they want to say, but the mechanism of language is disrupted.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>The brain areas involved:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li><strong>Broca&#8217;s area<\/strong> (left frontal part): language production<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wernicke&#8217;s area<\/strong> (left temporal part): language comprehension<\/li>\n<li><strong>The connections<\/strong> between these two areas<\/li>\n<pee><strong>The different types of aphasia:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Broca&#8217;s aphasia (or expressive aphasia):<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li><strong>Difficulty producing language<\/strong>: words do not come out, or come out poorly<\/li>\n<li>Comprehension is relatively preserved (you understand what is being said to you)<\/li>\n<li>Telegraphic speech: short phrases, lack of small words (&#8220;I want to drink&#8221; becomes &#8220;me&#8230; drink&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty finding words (word-finding difficulty)<\/li>\n<li>Great frustration because the patient is aware of their difficulties<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Example:<\/strong> You want to say &#8220;I would like a glass of water please&#8221; but you say &#8220;Me&#8230; water&#8230; uh&#8230; drink&#8221;.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Wernicke&#8217;s aphasia (or receptive aphasia):<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li><strong>Difficulty understanding language<\/strong>: what others say seems to be gibberish<\/li>\n<li>Fluent but incoherent production: sentences are long but mean nothing (jargon)<\/li>\n<li>Use of nonexistent words (neologisms) or words in place of others (paraphasias)<\/li>\n<li>Little or no awareness of the disorder (anosognosia)<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Example:<\/strong> You are asked &#8220;Do you want coffee?&#8221; and you do not understand. You respond &#8220;Yes, the frolin in the big house with the apples&#8221; (fluent sentence but incomprehensible).<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Global aphasia:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Severe impairment of both production AND comprehension<\/li>\n<li>Little or no language<\/li>\n<li>Generally associated with extensive strokes<\/li>\n<li>More reserved prognosis, but progress remains possible<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Conduction aphasia:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Difficulty repeating what has just been heard<\/li>\n<li>Relatively preserved comprehension and expression<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty finding the right word (paraphasias)<\/li>\n<h4>Dysarthria: when the mouth no longer responds<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>Dysarthria is a speech articulation disorder caused by weakness or lack of coordination of the speech muscles (lips, tongue, cheeks, palate, vocal cords, breathing).<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Important:<\/strong> in dysarthria, the language itself is not affected. You know which word to use, you know how to construct sentences, but your mouth cannot produce the sounds correctly.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>The signs:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Mumbled speech, difficult to understand<\/li>\n<li>Weak or muffled voice<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty controlling the speed (too fast or too slow)<\/li>\n<li>Drooling (difficulty controlling saliva)<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty chewing and swallowing (in severe forms)<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Example:<\/strong> You want to say &#8220;hello&#8221; but it comes out as &#8220;ponchour&#8221; or indistinctly.<\/pee>\n<h4>Dysphonia: voice disorders<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>Problems with the voice itself:<\/pee>\n<li>Hoarse, muffled voice<\/li>\n<li>Very weak voice (hypophonia)<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty modulating the voice (monotony)<\/li>\n<li>Voice that tires quickly<\/li>\n<h4>Apraxia of speech<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>Difficulty programming and coordinating the movements necessary to speak, while the muscles themselves function well.<\/pee>\n<pee>The patient knows what they want to say, their muscles are capable of moving, but the brain cannot coordinate the movements in the correct order.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>The signs:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Inconsistent errors (sometimes the word comes out well, sometimes not)<\/li>\n<li>Visible search for articulation (you can see that the person is &#8220;searching&#8221; how to position their mouth)<\/li>\n<li>Better success in automatic situations (&#8220;hello&#8221;, &#8220;thank you&#8221;) than voluntary ones<\/li>\n<h3>The psychological and social impact<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<pee>Beyond the technical difficulty of speaking, language disorders have a profound impact:<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>On identity:<\/strong> &#8220;I no longer recognize myself. My voice, my words, it&#8217;s a part of me.&#8221;<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>On self-esteem:<\/strong> feeling of infantilization, shame, loss of confidence.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>On relationships:<\/strong> communication difficulties with loved ones, misunderstandings, tensions.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>On social isolation:<\/strong> tendency to avoid interactions, withdrawal, loneliness.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>On autonomy:<\/strong> difficulties with administrative tasks, shopping, phone calls.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>The immense frustration:<\/strong> knowing what you want to say without being able to say it is extremely frustrating and exhausting.<\/pee>\n<h3>The crucial role of the surroundings<\/h3>\n<pee>The surroundings play a major role in recovery:<\/pee>\n<li>Emotional support<\/li>\n<li>Adaptation of communication<\/li>\n<li>Encouragement and patience<\/li>\n<li>Daily stimulation<\/li>\n<pee>But the surroundings can also, unintentionally, act in a counterproductive manner:<\/pee>\n<li>Speaking for the patient<\/li>\n<li>Infantilizing (&#8220;do you want this? yes or no?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>Becoming impatient<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding communication<\/li>\n<pee><strong>The balance is delicate:<\/strong> helping without doing it for them, encouraging without putting pressure.<\/pee>\n<\/a>\n<pee><strong>To better understand language and communication disorders after a stroke<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/stroke-understanding-the-disease-and-finding-solutions-for-everyday-life\/\" target=\"_blank\">DYNSEO training on stroke<\/a> offers a comprehensive module on cognitive and language sequelae. You will learn how a stroke affects speech, how to communicate effectively, and how to best support rehabilitation.<\/pee>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-2\">What is speech therapy and how does it work?<\/h2>\n<h3>The role of the speech therapist<\/h3>\n<pee>The speech therapist is the professional specialized in communication, language, speech, and swallowing disorders.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Their role after a stroke:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Assessment:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Complete assessment of abilities and difficulties<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of oral and written language<\/li>\n<li>Oral and written expression<\/li>\n<li>Articulation, voice<\/li>\n<li>Swallowing<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Rehabilitation:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Personalized individual sessions<\/li>\n<li>Targeted exercises according to difficulties<\/li>\n<li>Learning compensatory strategies<\/li>\n<li>Progressive retraining<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Support:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Psychological support<\/li>\n<li>Advice to the surroundings<\/li>\n<li>Adaptation of communication tools<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Coordination:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Link with the medical team<\/li>\n<li>Referral to other professionals if necessary (neuropsychologist, occupational therapist)<\/li>\n<h3>When to start speech therapy?<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>As early as possible:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>From the hospital phase, the speech therapist can intervene (swallowing assessment, early stimulation)<\/li>\n<li>As soon as discharged from the hospital: prescription of sessions<\/li>\n<li><strong>The earlier rehabilitation starts, the better the results<\/strong><\/li>\n<pee><strong>The maximum recovery window:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>The first 3 to 6 months are crucial (maximum neuroplasticity)<\/li>\n<li>But progress remains possible well beyond (up to 2 years and more)<\/li>\n<li>The important thing: start early and maintain regularity<\/li>\n<h3>How often?<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>Recommendations:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li><strong>Acute phase (first months)<\/strong>: 3 to 5 sessions per week (ideally daily if possible)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consolidation phase (6 months to 1 year)<\/strong>: 2 to 3 sessions per week<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance (beyond)<\/strong>: 1 to 2 sessions per week, or less if progress is stable<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Duration of sessions:<\/strong> 30 to 45 minutes on average.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Important:<\/strong> rehabilitation is not limited to sessions with the speech therapist. Daily work at home is essential.<\/pee>\n<h3>How does a session go?<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>Welcome and discussion:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Review of the past week<\/li>\n<li>Difficulties encountered<\/li>\n<li>Progress observed<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Targeted exercises:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>According to the type of disorder and objectives<\/li>\n<li>Varied to maintain motivation<\/li>\n<li>Adapted to your level of the day (if you are tired, the speech therapist adapts)<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Situational practice:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Conversation, role-playing, reading, writing<\/li>\n<li>Practical applications of exercises<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Advice and homework:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Exercises to do at home<\/li>\n<li>Strategies to apply daily<\/li>\n<li>Involvement of the surroundings<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Supportive atmosphere:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>No judgment<\/li>\n<li>Encouragement<\/li>\n<li>Right to make mistakes<\/li>\n<h3>How long does rehabilitation last?<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>It depends:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>On the severity of the disorders<\/li>\n<li>On the timeliness and regularity of rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>On your motivation and daily practice<\/li>\n<li>On your age and general condition<\/li>\n<li>On the support of the surroundings<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Typical duration:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li><strong>Light disorders<\/strong>: 3 to 6 months<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moderate disorders<\/strong>: 6 months to 1 year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe disorders<\/strong>: 1 to 2 years, or even more<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Important:<\/strong> even if some sequelae persist, progress continues beyond these timelines. Never give up!<\/pee>\n<h3>Does it really work?<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>YES!<\/strong> Scientific studies and clinical experience demonstrate it:<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Factors for a good prognosis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/pee>\n<li>Early start of rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Intensive and regular rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Young age<\/li>\n<li>Small size stroke<\/li>\n<li>Good general cognitive state<\/li>\n<li>Patient motivation<\/li>\n<li>Family support<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Typical results:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>About <strong>60 to 70%<\/strong> of aphasic patients recover functional communication<\/li>\n<li>Progress is often significant in the first 3 months, then continues more slowly<\/li>\n<li>Even severe disorders can improve significantly<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Attention:<\/strong> each stroke is unique. Your recovery will not necessarily be like others. Compare yourself to yourself, not to others.<\/pee>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-3\">Finding and choosing your speech therapist<\/h2>\n<h3>How to find a speech therapist?<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>Medical prescription:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Your doctor (general practitioner or neurologist) gives you a prescription<\/li>\n<li>Prescription generally for 30 to 50 sessions (renewable)<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Where to look:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Ask your doctor, at the hospital (they often have contacts)<\/li>\n<li>Directory of the Order of Speech Therapists: www.fno.fr<\/li>\n<li>Word of mouth (other patients, associations)<\/li>\n<li>Private practices, health centers, day hospitals<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Home speech therapy:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Possible if you have difficulties moving<\/li>\n<li>Specify it on the prescription<\/li>\n<h3>Selection criteria<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>Experience in neurology:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Not all speech therapists specialize in stroke<\/li>\n<li>Ask about their experience with post-stroke patients<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Geographical proximity:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Sessions are frequent, prioritize proximity<\/li>\n<li>Especially if you have difficulties moving<\/li>\n<pee><strong>The feeling:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>The therapeutic relationship is important<\/li>\n<li>You need to feel safe, listened to, respected<\/li>\n<li>If the connection is not there, do not hesitate to change (after discussing it)<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Availability:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Waiting time (in some regions, it&#8217;s long)<\/li>\n<li>Hours compatible with your schedule<\/li>\n<h3>Reimbursement<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>100% coverage in ALD (Long-Term Condition):<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Stroke is part of ALD<\/li>\n<li>Ask your doctor to fill out the ALD protocol<\/li>\n<li>Speech therapy sessions are then reimbursed 100% by Health Insurance<\/li>\n<li>No upfront costs if the speech therapist practices third-party payment<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Without ALD:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>60% reimbursement by Health Insurance<\/li>\n<li>The rest may be covered by your mutual insurance<\/li>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"section-divider\">\u25c6 \u25c6 \u25c6<\/div>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-4\">Exercises to do alone or with a loved one: start now<\/h2>\n<pee>Even if you haven&#8217;t seen a speech therapist yet, or in addition to the sessions, you can start working right now.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>General principles:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li><strong>Regularity<\/strong>: better to do 15 minutes a day than 2 hours once a week<\/li>\n<li><strong>Progressivity<\/strong>: start easy and increase difficulty<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kindness<\/strong>: right to make mistakes, no pressure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Variety<\/strong>: alternate types of exercises to avoid getting bored<\/li>\n<h3>For Broca&#8217;s aphasia (difficulty in expression)<\/h3>\n<h4>Exercise 1: Naming images<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective:<\/strong> find the words.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Material:<\/strong> images (magazines, catalogs, cards, or images on the internet).<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do it:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Level 1:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Look at a simple image (e.g., apple)<\/li>\n<li>Try to say the word<\/li>\n<li>If it doesn&#8217;t come, the loved one gives the first syllable: &#8220;ap&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>If it still doesn&#8217;t come, the loved one says the word and you repeat it<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 2:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>More complex images (actions, scenes)<\/li>\n<li>Try to make a simple sentence: &#8220;The cat is sleeping&#8221;<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 3:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Describe the image with several sentences<\/li>\n<li>Tell a short story<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Tip:<\/strong> start with familiar categories (household items, food, animals).<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> 10-15 minutes a day.<\/pee>\n<h4>Exercise 2: Completing sentences<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective:<\/strong> facilitate production by providing context.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do it:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>The loved one starts a very predictable sentence, you complete it:<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>&#8220;The sky is&#8230;&#8221; \u2192 blue<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I brush my&#8230;&#8221; \u2192 teeth<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;We cut with&#8230;&#8221; \u2192 scissors<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The sun shines during the&#8230;&#8221; \u2192 day<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 2:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Less predictable sentences<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;My favorite dish is&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Yesterday, I&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> 5-10 minutes a day.<\/pee>\n<h4>Exercise 3: Singing and automatisms<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective:<\/strong> use the preserved brain areas (music and verbal automatisms).<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do it:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Familiar songs:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Sing songs from your youth<\/li>\n<li>The loved one sings with you<\/li>\n<li>Often, the lyrics come back more easily in song!<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Automatisms:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Count: 1, 2, 3&#8230; up to 10, 20<\/li>\n<li>Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>Months of the year<\/li>\n<li>Your address, your date of birth<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> daily (and for pleasure!).<\/pee>\n<h4>Exercise 4: Writing<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective:<\/strong> sometimes, writing is more accessible than speaking.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do it:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Level 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/pee>\n<li>Write words under images<\/li>\n<li>Copy sentences<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 2 :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Write your first name, your address<\/li>\n<li>Write a shopping list<\/li>\n<li>Write what you did during the day (journal)<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 3 :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Write a postcard, an email<\/li>\n<li>Tell a memory<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Tip :<\/strong> if you cannot write by hand, use a computer or tablet keyboard.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Frequency :<\/strong> 10 minutes per day.<\/pee>\n<h3>For Wernicke&#8217;s aphasia (difficulty understanding)<\/h3>\n<h4>Exercise 5 : Understanding simple commands<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective :<\/strong> improve understanding of spoken language.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Level 1 :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>The relative gives very simple commands, you execute them :<\/pee>\n<li>&#8220;Raise your hand&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Touch your nose&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Close your eyes&#8221;<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 2 :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>Commands with an object :<\/pee>\n<li>&#8220;Show me the pen&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Give me the book&#8221;<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 3 :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>Two-part commands :<\/pee>\n<li>&#8220;Take the pen and put it on the table&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Touch your ear then raise your hand&#8221;<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Frequency :<\/strong> 10 minutes per day.<\/pee>\n<h4>Exercise 6 : Image-word association<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective :<\/strong> improve written and oral comprehension.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Material :<\/strong> images and written words.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Level 1 :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>The relative shows an image (cat)<\/li>\n<li>The relative says &#8220;cat&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>You associate the sound with the meaning<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 2 :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>The relative says &#8220;cat&#8221; without showing the image<\/li>\n<li>You point to the corresponding image among several<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 3 :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Written words: you read &#8220;cat&#8221; and point to the image<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Frequency :<\/strong> 15 minutes per day.<\/pee>\n<h4>Exercise 7 : Yes\/no questions<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective :<\/strong> understanding simple questions.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>The relative asks questions that can be answered with yes or no :<\/pee>\n<li>&#8220;Is the sky blue?&#8221; \u2192 yes<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Does a cat have wings?&#8221; \u2192 no<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Do you like coffee?&#8221; \u2192 yes\/no depending on your taste<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Progression :<\/strong> increasingly complex questions.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Frequency :<\/strong> 10 minutes per day.<\/pee>\n<h3>For dysarthria (difficulty articulating)<\/h3>\n<h4>Exercise 8 : Mouth movements (bucco-facial praxias)<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective :<\/strong> strengthen and mobilize the speech muscles.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>In front of a mirror, do these movements 10 times each :<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Lips :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Smile widely<\/li>\n<li>Pout (lips forward)<\/li>\n<li>Alternate smile\/pout<\/li>\n<li>Puff out your cheeks<\/li>\n<li>Move air from one cheek to the other<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Tongue :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Stick out your tongue<\/li>\n<li>Touch your nose with your tongue<\/li>\n<li>Touch your chin<\/li>\n<li>Run your tongue over your teeth (outside and inside)<\/li>\n<li>Click your tongue<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Jaw :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Open your mouth wide<\/li>\n<li>Chew exaggeratedly (as if you were chewing gum)<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Frequency :<\/strong> 2-3 times per day, 5-10 minutes.<\/pee>\n<h4>Exercise 9 : Sound articulation<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective :<\/strong> improve articulation accuracy.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Level 1 : Isolated sounds<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Repeat each sound 10 times: AAAA, EEEE, IIII, OOOO, UUUU<\/li>\n<li>Then consonants: P, T, K, B, D, G, F, V, S, Z, CH, J, L, R<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 2 : Syllables<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>PA, TA, KA, BA, DA, GA<\/li>\n<li>PO, TO, KO, BO, DO, GO<\/li>\n<li>PI, TI, KI, BI, DI, GI<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 3 : Short words<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Daddy, toto, baby<\/li>\n<li>Then increasingly longer words<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 4 : Short sentences<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>&#8220;The cat is sleeping&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I am doing well&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Then increasingly longer sentences<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Tip :<\/strong> articulate exaggeratedly at first, even if it seems strange.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Frequency :<\/strong> 10-15 minutes per day.<\/pee>\n<h4>Exercise 10 : Tongue twisters (progressively)<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective :<\/strong> improve articulation accuracy and speed.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>Start VERY slowly and clearly. Gradually increase the speed.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Easy examples :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>&#8220;A good bowl of good broth&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Three little cats&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Daddy paints the door&#8221;<\/li>\n<pee><strong>More difficult examples :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>&#8220;A hunter who knows how to hunt&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The archduchess&#8217;s socks&#8221;<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Frequency :<\/strong> 5 minutes per day (once you master the previous exercises).<\/pee>\n<h3>Exercises for all types of disorders<\/h3>\n<h4>Exercise 11 : Reading aloud<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective :<\/strong> work on articulation, fluency, prosody (intonation).<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Level 1 :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Read simple sentences<\/li>\n<li>Take your time<\/li>\n<li>Articulate well<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 2 :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Read a paragraph<\/li>\n<li>Pay attention to intonation (periods, commas)<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Level 3 :<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Read a newspaper article, a chapter of a book<\/li>\n<li>Vary the tone according to the content<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Tip :<\/strong> record yourself and listen to identify progress and areas to work on.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Frequency :<\/strong> 10-20 minutes per day.<\/pee>\n<h4>Exercise 12 : Daily conversation<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective :<\/strong> put the acquired skills into practice in a real situation.<\/p>\n<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>How to do it:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee>Every day, have a real conversation with a loved one about a topic that interests you:<\/pee>\n<li>Your activities of the day<\/li>\n<li>A memory<\/li>\n<li>A current event<\/li>\n<li>Your projects<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Rules for the loved one:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Give time to respond (do not finish sentences)<\/li>\n<li>Rephrase if you did not understand (rather than asking to repeat)<\/li>\n<li>Encourage, smile, show interest<\/li>\n<li>Do not systematically correct mistakes (unless asked)<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> daily, 15-30 minutes.<\/pee>\n<h4>Exercise 13: Board games<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Objective:<\/strong> playful and social language stimulation.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Recommended games:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Scrabble:<\/strong> vocabulary, spelling<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Bac\/Petit bac:<\/strong> find words by category<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Pictionary:<\/strong> naming, description<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Card games:<\/strong> name the cards, count<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Trivial Pursuit:<\/strong> general knowledge, understanding questions<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> 2-3 times a week.<\/pee>\n<\/a>\n<pee><strong>To complement your speech therapy<\/strong>, CLINT, your brain coach offers games that stimulate language in a playful way:<\/pee>\n<li><strong>Verbal fluency<\/strong>: find the maximum number of words from a category<\/li>\n<li><strong>Naming<\/strong>: name objects, images<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comprehension<\/strong>: follow instructions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verbal memory<\/strong>: remember lists of words<\/li>\n<pee>These games automatically adapt to your level and allow you to work 10-15 minutes a day, in addition to speech therapy sessions and &#8220;paper&#8221; exercises.<\/pee>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-5\">Tips to improve daily communication<\/h2>\n<h3>For the person with aphasia<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>Take your time:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Do not rush<\/li>\n<li>Breathe<\/li>\n<li>Stress worsens difficulties<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Use all means of communication:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Gestures<\/li>\n<li>Drawings<\/li>\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n<li>Pointing<\/li>\n<li>There is no &#8220;cheating,&#8221; all means are good!<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Ask for help:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>&#8220;Please speak more slowly&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I did not understand, can you rephrase?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Give me time to respond&#8221;<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Prepare for difficult situations:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Phone: prefer texts, emails<\/li>\n<li>Shopping: prepare a written list<\/li>\n<li>Important appointments: come accompanied<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Always have with you:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>A card explaining your situation: &#8220;I had a stroke, I have difficulties speaking, thank you for your patience&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>A notebook and a pen<\/li>\n<li>Your phone with frequent images or words<\/li>\n<h3>For the caregivers<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>Adapt your communication:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<pee><strong>What to DO:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Speak slowly and clearly (but not loudly! This is not a hearing problem)<\/li>\n<li>Use simple and short sentences<\/li>\n<li>Ask closed questions (yes\/no) rather than open ones<\/li>\n<li>Give time to respond (count to 10 in your head before prompting again)<\/li>\n<li>Use gestures, images to accompany your words<\/li>\n<li>Rephrase rather than ask to repeat: &#8220;Do you mean that&#8230;?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Encourage, smile<\/li>\n<li>Maintain eye contact<\/li>\n<li>Reduce distractions (turn off the TV, speak in a quiet place)<\/li>\n<pee><strong>What NOT to do:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Speak for the person<\/li>\n<li>Systematically finish their sentences<\/li>\n<li>Talk about the person as if they were not there<\/li>\n<li>Infantilize (&#8220;Do you want cake? Say &#8216;cake&#8217;!&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>Become visibly impatient<\/li>\n<li>Systematically correct mistakes<\/li>\n<li>Fake understanding when it is not the case<\/li>\n<li>Avoid communicating for fear of doing it wrong<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Important:<\/strong> the person with aphasia often understands much better than they can speak. Do not assume they do not understand simply because they cannot respond.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>Involve the person in conversations:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Do not exclude them from family discussions<\/li>\n<li>Ask for their opinion (even if it&#8217;s just a yes\/no)<\/li>\n<li>Tell them about your day<\/li>\n<li>Maintain social connection<\/li>\n<p><\/a>\n<pee><strong>For caregivers<\/strong>, the DYNSEO guide to support people after a stroke contains a complete chapter on communication with a person with aphasia. You will learn:<\/pee>\n<li>How to adapt your way of speaking<\/li>\n<li>How to understand what your loved one means despite the difficulties<\/li>\n<li>How to help them without devaluing them<\/li>\n<li>How to maintain emotional connection despite language barriers<\/li>\n<li>How to take care of yourself as a caregiver in the face of these difficulties<\/li>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-6\">Technical and technological aids<\/h2>\n<h3>Applications and software<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>Speech therapy applications:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Many applications available on tablets to work on language<\/li>\n<li>Ask your speech therapist for advice<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Text-to-speech:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>If you really can no longer speak, applications allow you to type text that will be read by a synthetic voice<\/li>\n<li>Applications: Proloquo2Go, Predictable, TD Snap<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Communication through pictograms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/pee>\n<li>Applications with images that you can point to communicate<\/li>\n<li>Useful in the acute phase or for very severe aphasias<\/li>\n<h3>Classic tools<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>Communication binder:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Notebook with images categorized by themes (food, clothing, activities, emotions, people)<\/li>\n<li>You point to the image to communicate<\/li>\n<li>Your speech therapist can help you create a personalized one<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Communication cards:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Small cards with useful phrases: &#8220;I don&#8217;t understand&#8221;, &#8220;Speak more slowly&#8221;, &#8220;Yes&#8221;, &#8220;No&#8221;<\/li>\n<pee><strong>Alphabet board:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>To spell words by pointing to letters<\/li>\n<li>Useful if you can write but not speak<\/li>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"section-divider\">\u25c6 \u25c6 \u25c6<\/div>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-7\">Typical training program<\/h2>\n<h3>Typical week for a patient with Broca&#8217;s aphasia (expression difficulty)<\/h3>\n<pee><strong>Monday:<\/strong><\/pee>\n<li>Morning: 15 min &#8211; 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We worked on naming exercises, reading. I also used the CLINT app every day. After 6 months, it was much better. Today, a year later, my loved ones don&#8217;t even notice my difficulties anymore. I know they are there, but they no longer hinder me.&#8221;<\/em><\/pee>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-11\">Conclusion: speech can return<\/h2>\n<pee>Language disorders after a Stroke are a difficult, overwhelming, frustrating ordeal. But they are not a fatality. 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