breaking the silence

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breaking the silence
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aphasia
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world of silence
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associated with depression
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• 60 years
• of aphasia groups in the West

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• Allow them to
• Communicate Socialize

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• our people
• are different

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our culture is different
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Our model IS different
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West
East
Greetings Singing ? ? Writing Gesturing Drawing Ga
mes Out-doors
Greetings Recitation Supplications ?
Writing Gesturing ? ? ?
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Our model IS different
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• our patients GAINED
• from groups

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• caregivers CONFIRM our findings

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• what have we learned?

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• - our patients benefit
• - caregivers agree
• - a life-altering experience
• - groups tailored to fit culture
• - culture determines dynamics

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We have a long way to go!
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A very long way!
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FIRST steps
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Small Steps GREAT Expectations
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• in their SILENT world
• can you hear the UNSPOKEN word

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• our OBLIGATION is to make
• aphasia groups accessible to all

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• VISION
• YEAR 2020
• every major hospital and rehab center will have
  aphasia groups
• YEAR 2030
• aphasia groups accessible to all

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• aphasia group therapy a region-wide reality

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the VISION
is crystal clear
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Dr. Areej Al Asseri
PhD, CCC-SLP, ACB
Rehab Supervisor
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Small Steps GREAT Expectations