Intensive Aphasia Therapy Program
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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, the recognized leader in rehabilitation care, offers ten individuals the opportunity to work with a national leader in aphasia research and treatment. Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 provides an intensive, month-long therapy led by Leora Cherney, PhD, CCC-SLP.
Why an intensive program?
Recent studies have shown that individuals with aphasia benefit from intense treatment provided over a short period of time. This therapy regimen increases the possibility of improved communication.
Why choose our program?
- All therapy is provided by licensed, certified speech-language pathologists who are among the most experienced in the field of aphasia treatment. Although Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 is a teaching hospital, this specialized clinical program does not utilize students to provide clinical care.
- Therapy is based on the latest, evidence-based information including cutting-edge research from the Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment.
- This program is offered full day, five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 9 am-4 pm. Participants will receive 30 hours of speech and language therapy each week.
- Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 is the recognized leader in rehabilitation care, having been ranked the “#1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America” by U.S. News and World Report every year since 1991.
Contact
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For more information about our Aphasia Community Programs, contact Edie Babbitt at 312.238.1273 or ebabbitt@sralab.org.