The SLHS Department offers a variety of support programs.  Information on the programs we offer can be found below:

Aphasia

• Aphasia groups are a supportive place to practice speaking and also to learn from the experiences of others with similar language difficulties. Discussions involve current events, coping with life with aphasia, and language games.
• Book club also available

Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut

• Support group for individuals with acquired brain injury (TBI), as well as their family members and caregivers.

Fluency

• Support group for individuals that stutter.

Living Well with Hearing Loss

• A series of three classes which cover hearing loss and its impact on daily living, hearing aids and their function, and communicating with the hearing impaired, tips and technology

Transgender/Voice

• Social communication group for individuals who are transitioning or have transitioned. Emphasis is on voice and communication.

Social Skills Group

• Social group for children who struggle using social skills effectively and their parents/caregivers.

 

For more information or to register, please contact Speech&HearingClinic@uconn.edu.