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Multiple strokes — communication supports (aphasia + fatigue)

Module for recurrent stroke: communication can worsen; caregiver strategies, re-evaluation triggers, and rephrase-practice game.

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate12 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — seek SLP/clinical evaluation for new or worsening symptoms.

Get help now

Sudden new speech trouble can be a stroke: call your local emergency number and note last known well time. If choking or trouble breathing: seek emergency help immediately.

Key takeaways

  • Use 3 communication supports
  • Reduce conflict during fatigue
  • Know when to ask for re-evaluation

What may get harder

  • Word-finding
  • Processing speed
  • Fatigue

3 supports that help

  • Yes/no questions
  • One idea at a time
  • Write/point options

Caregiver do’s/don’ts

  • Give extra time
  • Reduce background noise
  • Avoid quizzing

Practice game

  • Rephrase the same need 3 ways
  • Use picture/keyword backup

When to get help

  • Sudden worsening
  • New swallowing issues
  • Daily communication breakdown

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.

0 of 4 answered

Question 1

1. A helpful communication support is:

Question 2

2. When someone is fatigued, it helps to:

Question 3

3. Sudden new speech trouble can be:

Question 4

4. A good practice game is:

References

  1. AHA/ASA2017
    Poststroke Depression: A Scientific Statement for Healthcare Professionals
  2. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
    Aphasia