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Beyond Words: Inside Craig Hospital's Aphasia Therapy
What if the words you needed vanished just when you needed them most? For nearly 2 million Americans living with aphasia, this isn't a hypothetical—it's daily life.
Aphasia strips away the ability to speak, understand, read, or write without affecting intelligence. Behind every struggle to communicate lies a person who knows exactly what they want to say but can't access the words. This disconnect between thought and expression represents the fundamental challenge people with aphasia face.
In this enlightening conversation with Dr. Kim Frey and Betsy Batts from Craig Hospital's innovative CHAT program (Craig Hospital Aphasia Therapy), we explore how modern aphasia therapy has evolved beyond traditional picture-naming exercises into comprehensive, intensive treatment that creates real-world results. Founded in 2017, CHAT employs Intensive Language Action Therapy that pairs motor and language networks in interactive, game-like sessions that yield remarkable improvements.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, have a loved one with communication challenges, or simply appreciate the gift of expression we often take for granted, this episode offers valuable insights into the puzzle of language and the remarkable resilience of human connection.
Craig Hospital is a nationally recognized neurorehabilitation hospital and research center specialized in the care of individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) and/or a brain injury (BI). Located in Denver, Colorado, Craig Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit, 93-bed national center of excellence that has treated thousands of people with SCI and BI since 1956. Learn more: https://craighospital.org
For more Information visit: https://craighospital.org/onlyatcraigpodcast
Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only. Craig Hospital is not affiliated with resources that may be referenced in this podcast. Any use of this content by a corporation or other revenue-seeking or -generating organization is prohibited unless first approved by Craig Hospital.
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By Craig HospitalWhat if the words you needed vanished just when you needed them most? For nearly 2 million Americans living with aphasia, this isn't a hypothetical—it's daily life.
Aphasia strips away the ability to speak, understand, read, or write without affecting intelligence. Behind every struggle to communicate lies a person who knows exactly what they want to say but can't access the words. This disconnect between thought and expression represents the fundamental challenge people with aphasia face.
In this enlightening conversation with Dr. Kim Frey and Betsy Batts from Craig Hospital's innovative CHAT program (Craig Hospital Aphasia Therapy), we explore how modern aphasia therapy has evolved beyond traditional picture-naming exercises into comprehensive, intensive treatment that creates real-world results. Founded in 2017, CHAT employs Intensive Language Action Therapy that pairs motor and language networks in interactive, game-like sessions that yield remarkable improvements.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, have a loved one with communication challenges, or simply appreciate the gift of expression we often take for granted, this episode offers valuable insights into the puzzle of language and the remarkable resilience of human connection.
Craig Hospital is a nationally recognized neurorehabilitation hospital and research center specialized in the care of individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) and/or a brain injury (BI). Located in Denver, Colorado, Craig Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit, 93-bed national center of excellence that has treated thousands of people with SCI and BI since 1956. Learn more: https://craighospital.org
For more Information visit: https://craighospital.org/onlyatcraigpodcast
Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only. Craig Hospital is not affiliated with resources that may be referenced in this podcast. Any use of this content by a corporation or other revenue-seeking or -generating organization is prohibited unless first approved by Craig Hospital.