"You should be advocating every day in every situation, not only for yourself but for your spouse or your friend or your partner." - Aurora Azevedo

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Listening and giving time and space for your loved one with aphasia to communicate is key for their confidence, inclusion, and life.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

AURORA'S EXPERIENCE AT UT HEALTH IN SAN ANTONIO

BUILD A STRONG TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS TO HELP YOU

ADVOCATING FOR YOUR PARTNER

AURORA'S MEMORABLE CLIENT AND HIS ADVOCACY

A PERSONALIZED ADVOCACY STATEMENT

OUR TAKE-HOME LESSON AS A LISTENER

SPOUSES AND CAREGIVERS NEED TO BE CAREFUL NOT TO TAKE OVER THE CONVERSATION FOR THEIR PERSON

ASK THE PERSON WITH APHASIA HOW YOU CAN HELP

HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WITH APHASIA ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES

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