--- title: The Lingraphica Blog | Aphasia description: Aphasia | --- 888-274-2742 [![Lingraphica](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lingraphica_July2016/Images/Lingraphica-logo-white-300x47.png?width=300&height=47&name=Lingraphica-logo-white-300x47.png)](http://aacdevice.aphasia.com/) [![Lingraphica](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/Lingraphica_July2016/Images/Lingraphica-logo-white-200x31.png)](http://aacdevice.aphasia.com/) 888-274-2742 [Start a Device Trial](https://aacdevice.aphasia.com/professional-eligibility-check/) # The Lingraphica Blog Get the latest news, updates, and tricks from the Lingraphica team. Our clinical, reimbursement, and marketing teams will bring you the most up-to-date information about aphasia, speech therapy, stroke rehabilitation, and communication disorders. Check back often for new content! [![](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/blog-files/Blog_Research_Corner.jpg) ](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/long-term-improvement-in-chronic-aphasia) ## [Exploring Long-Term Improvement in People with Chronic Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/long-term-improvement-in-chronic-aphasia) Researchers from the University of South Carolina conducted analyses of data on persons with chronic aphasia (PWA.chr), individuals for whom the period of spontaneous recovery following stroke had elapsed.  The purpose of this study was longitudinally to characterize changes in severity of language involvement among PWA.chr, with an eye to identifying demographic and/or health factors that may improve prognoses regarding such changes. August 6, 2019 [Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia), [Research](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/research) [By Richard Steele, PhD](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/author/richard-steele-phd) [![](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/Blog_Kudos_Customers.jpg) ](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/customer-kudos-june-slp) ## [Kudos from Customers Like You - June](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/customer-kudos-june-slp) We receive feedback from customers who use our apps, online therapy, and devices every day. Here are a few testimonials from people like you about their experience with Lingraphica. July 8, 2019 [Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia), [Lingraphica Technology](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/lingraphica-technology) [By Lingraphica](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/author/lingraphica) [![](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/SLP%20Aphasia%20Cruise%20(1).png) ](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/aphasia-cruise-with-slp-susanne) ## [Aphasia Cruise Tests One SLP’s Knowledge of AAC](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/aphasia-cruise-with-slp-susanne) Here are key takeaways from a newly-certified Lingraphica specialist as she reflects on how best to serve people with Aphasia using AAC devices.  July 3, 2019 [Speech-Language Pathologist](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/speech-language-pathologist), [Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia) [By Caitlin Mueller, MS, CCC-SLP](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/author/caitlin-mueller-ms-ccc-slp) [![](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/blog-files/Blog_Research_Corner.jpg) ](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/post-stroke-social-participation) ## [Stroke Study: Factors Affecting Post-Stroke Social Participation](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/post-stroke-social-participation) Lingraphica Co-founder and Chief Scientist, Dr. Richard Steele, summarizes the results of research from rehabilitation specialists from the MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA) and Washington University (St. Louis, MO) who have published research on stroke survivors—including persons with aphasia (PWA) as well as persons without aphasia (Pw/oA)—to identify factors that significantly affect post-stroke social participation. June 24, 2019 [Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia), [Research](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/research) [By Richard Steele, PhD](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/author/richard-steele-phd) [![](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/Blog_UT%20State%20Aphasia%20SG.png) ](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/aphasia-support-group-utah-state) ## [Aphasia Spotlight: Aphasia Support Group at Utah State University](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/aphasia-support-group-utah-state)   Dealing with aphasia can be a long, hard road for many. Thankfully, there are organizations dedicated to helping and supporting that journey. Meet the Utah State University Aphasia Support Group and the services it provides to people who have aphasia. June 18, 2019 [Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia), [Recovery and Resources](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/recovery-and-resources), [Support Groups](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/support-groups) [By Lingraphica](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/author/lingraphica) [![](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/Blog-%20AAM%202019.jpg) ](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/aphasia-awareness-2019) ## [Join Lingraphica in Raising Awareness of Aphasia in June!](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/aphasia-awareness-2019) June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. Join us as we raise awareness of this communication disorder that affects 34% of stroke survivors, yet is little-known and often misunderstood. June 1, 2019 [Company News](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/company-news), [Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia) [By Angie Maher](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/author/angie-maher) [![](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/blog-files/Blog_Research_Corner.jpg) ](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/aphasia-impact-on-internet-device-use) ## [Aphasia Study: Aphasia's Impact on Use of Internet and Digital Devices](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/aphasia-impact-on-internet-device-use) Lingraphica Co-founder and Chief Scientist, Dr. Richard Steele, summarizes the results of a survey from aphasia researchers from Queen Margaret University and Newcastle University that assessed aphasia's impact on uses of the internet and associated digital devices. The goal of the study was to expand current understandings of advanced technologies' patterns of use by persons with aphasia (PWA), the circumstances and goals of such uses, and users' perceptions of the benefits and challenges. May 28, 2019 [Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia), [Research](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/research) [By Richard Steele, PhD](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/author/richard-steele-phd) [![](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/Blog_Nov_2018_Update.jpg) ](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/software-update-bing-search) ## [Software Update from Lingraphica: Search for Icon Images Found on Bing](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/software-update-bing-search) Lingraphica proudly announces our latest update to our device software! Find out what new feature we've brought to the AllTalk, TouchTalk, and MiniTalk. **** May 23, 2019 [Company News](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/company-news), [Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia), [Lingraphica Technology](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/lingraphica-technology) [By Angie Maher](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/author/angie-maher) [![](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/blog-files/Blog_BHSM_StrokeAwareness.jpg) ](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/better_hearing_speech_stroke_awareness) ## [May is Better Hearing & Speech Month and Stroke Awareness Month!](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/better_hearing_speech_stroke_awareness) May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, and it's also Stroke Awareness Month! Read on for a few facts, resources, and ways we can raise awareness together! May 1, 2019 [Company News](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/company-news), [Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia), [Recovery and Resources](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/recovery-and-resources) [By Angie Maher](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/author/angie-maher) [![](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/blog-files/Blog_Research_Corner.jpg) ](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/aphasia-access-report-effectiveness) ## [Aphasia Access Report on Program Effectiveness for Persons with Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/aphasia-access-report-effectiveness) Lingraphica Co-founder and Chief Scientist, Dr. Richard Steele, summarizes the work of the Education and Research Committee of Aphasia Access, who published a report of responses to a questionnaire that they developed to understand how programs for persons with aphasia (PWA) track effectiveness.  April 24, 2019 [Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia), [Research](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/research) [By Richard Steele, PhD](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/author/richard-steele-phd) [All Posts](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/all) [Next](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia/page/2) ### Recent Posts [Exploring Long-Term Improvement in People with Chronic Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/long-term-improvement-in-chronic-aphasia) August 6, 2019 ![Exploring Long-Term Improvement in People with Chronic Aphasia](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/blog-files/Blog_Research_Corner.jpg) [Kudos from Customers Like You - June](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/customer-kudos-june-slp) July 8, 2019 ![Kudos from Customers Like You - June](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/Blog_Kudos_Customers.jpg) [Aphasia Cruise Tests One SLP’s Knowledge of AAC](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/aphasia-cruise-with-slp-susanne) July 3, 2019 ![Aphasia Cruise Tests One SLP’s Knowledge of AAC](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/hubfs/SLP%20Aphasia%20Cruise%20(1).png) ### Subscribe to Our Blog ### Categories - [Aphasia (94)](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/aphasia) - [Caregiver (13)](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/caregiver) - [CEUs (7)](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/ceus) - [Company News (50)](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/company-news) - [Lingraphica Technology (58)](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/lingraphica-technology) - [Recovery and Resources (51)](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/recovery-and-resources) - [Research (28)](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/research) - [Speech Therapy (31)](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/speech-therapy) - [Speech-Language Pathologist (44)](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/speech-language-pathologist) - [Support Groups (22)](https://slpblog.aphasia.com/topic/support-groups) Search this site on Google Search Copyright 2019 Lingraphica