Technology and apps for aphasia

Technology can support communication and give you extra practice between therapy sessions. It works best alongside real conversation.

Communication support

• Picture and symbol boards on a tablet.
• Text-to-speech for typed messages.
• Photos to point to and share meaning.

Practice tools

• Naming and word-finding apps.
• Reading and listening exercises.
• Games that reinforce language skills.

Choose well

• Pick tools matched to your goals.
• Ask your speech therapist for suggestions.
• Favour simple, uncluttered designs.

Keep it human

• Technology supports, not replaces, real conversation.
• Use it to build confidence.
• Practise little and often.

How this site helps

You don’t have to do everything at once. Pick one small idea from above and try it this week.

• Turn a goal into a daily habit with Practice.
• See the evidence behind these ideas in Research.
• Practise the underlying skill with a calm game.

Remember: this is general education, not medical advice. Your clinician knows your situation best.