Aphasia - An impairment of the ability to use or comprehend words, usually acquired as a result of a stroke or brain injury.
1) Have the person's attention before you speak.
2) Minimize or eliminate background noise (TV, radio, other people)
3) Keep your own voice at a normal level.
4) Keep communication simple, but adult.
5) Give them time to speak, resist the urge to finish sentences or offer words.
6) Communicate with drawings, gestures, writing and facial expressions.
7) Confirm that you are communicating successfully with "yes" and "no" questions.
8) Praise all attempts to speak and downplay any errors.
9) Engage in normal activities whenever possible.
10) Encourage independence, avoid being overprotective.
~National Aphasia Association
http://www.aphasia.org/
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