For the Person with Aphasia

• Get rid of distractions. For example, turn off the T.V.
• Look at the speaker and watch their mouth.
• Watch the speaker's gestures and face for clues.
• If you don't understand, ask the speaker to "Say that again".

Ask the speaker to:

• speak slowly.
• repeat the message or say it in a different way.
• show you what he means.
• write down the message.

• Take your time.
• If you can't find the exact word, talk around the word.
• Use any means to get your message across.
  • GESTURE.
  • DRAW.
  • WRITE the first letter of a word.
• Use a communication book to find information.
• Ask your partner if he understands you. Ask "Did you Understand?"