Beyond Therapy: Building Community Through the SCALE Aphasia Program

Name: Beyond Therapy: Building Community Through the SCALE Aphasia Program
Price: 24.99 USD
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In this episode of Brainstorms, Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Lisa Thornburg, MS, CCC-SLP, to explore how rehabilitation can extend beyond the clinic to support connection, identity, and meaningful participation for individuals living with aphasia.

Together, they highlight the SCALE (Supporting Community Access to Lifelong Engagement) Aphasia Program as a model for life participation, emphasizing real-world communication, peer support, and meaningful engagement. The conversation explores how community-based approaches complement traditional therapy by addressing psychosocial well-being, building confidence, and supporting long-term communication success.

They also discuss the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and caregiver involvement in sustaining progress and creating lasting support systems. This episode offers a broader perspective on aphasia care, reframing it as a lifelong, community-centered journey rather than a time-limited intervention.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

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Intermediate Level

0.10 ASHA CEUs

Speech Therapy PD is an approved provider with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, #PDP 481.

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Course Disclosures

This presentation will focus exclusively on the SCALE Aphasia Approach and will not include information on other similar or related community-based aphasia programs. The content of this course is based on the research and experience of the presenter. You are responsible to do your own research to determine if the information and skills taught are appropriate for your clients/students/patients.

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