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Aphasia-friendly communication toolkit (caregiver printable)
A printable toolkit with short scripts, yes/no strategies, choice boards, and ‘1 idea per line’ guidelines for aphasia-friendly communication.
Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntro8 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — work with SLP for personalized communication strategies.
Get help now
If there is sudden new or worsening speech trouble or other stroke-like symptoms: call your local emergency number immediately and note last known well time. If choking or trouble breathing occurs: seek emergency help immediately.
Key takeaways
- Use yes/no and choice strategies
- Reduce frustration and time pressure
- Create a simple home communication plan
Rules that help
- Slow down
- One question at a time
- Give extra time
Yes/No support
- Confirm understanding
- Use thumbs up/down
Choices
- Offer 2–3 options
- Write options down
Backup modes
- Gestures
- Drawing
- Pictures
Practice check
What you’ll practice
These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.
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