Send us a textBetter Conversations with Aphasia: In-Depth with Dr. Suzanne BeekIn this episode, Dr. Suzanne Beek, Associate Professor of Language and Cognition at UCL, discusses her innovative therapy called Better Conversations with Aphasia. She explains how aphasia, a communication difficulty often resulting from stroke, affects conversations and the simple strategies her program employs to improve communication between people with aphasia and their loved ones. Dr. Beek also talks about the therapeutic techniques, including video feedback, that speech and language therapists use to facilitate better conversations. The conversation also highlights common communication issues, such as 'test questions,' and the need for greater awareness and support for speech and language therapy.00:00 Introduction to Dr. Suzanne Beak and Better Conversations with Aphasia00:13 Understanding Aphasia: Cognitive Effort and Communication Challenges01:53 Dr. Suzanne Beak's Background and Research Focus02:48 The Concept of Better Conversations03:36 Implementing Better Conversations with Aphasia05:57 The Role of Video Feedback in Therapy07:55 Common Communication Challenges and Solutions08:08 Addressing Test Questions in Conversations10:37 The Emotional Impact of Aphasia19:12 Raising Awareness and Media Representation21:26 Different Types of Aphasia: Stroke vs. Primary Progressive Aphasia34:09 Funding and Support for Aphasia Research36:10 Training and Future Directions in Aphasia Therapy41:18 Accessing Better Conversations with Aphasia42:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughtshttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/pals/research/language-and-cognition/language-and-cognition-research/better-conversations-labUCL Communication Clinic for people with aphasia and familieshttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/pals/ucl-communication-clinicTwitter: https://x.com/BCAphasiaSupport the showSupport the show: Donate Now This podcast is funded by https://www.bas.org.uk To watch Jonathan’s film: https://tipofmytonguefilm.comhttp://x.com/buffaloloungeukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhirons/ https://www.instagram.com/buffaloloungeThe Tavistock Trust for Aphasia websitehttp://aphasiatavistocktrust.org

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