06/03/2026
June is National Aphasia & Dysphagia Awareness Monthβa time to shine a spotlight on two conditions that affect millions but are still widely misunderstood.
π¬ Aphasia is a language disorder that affects a personβs ability to communicate. It can impact speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. Aphasia is often caused by brain damageβsuch as from a stroke, head injury, or degenerative diseaseβbut it does not affect intelligence.
π½οΈ Dysphagia refers to swallowing difficulties that may affect a personβs ability to eat or drink safely. Challenges can occur in the mouth, throat, or esophagus, impacting not only mealtime experiences but also nutrition and overall quality of life.
Letβs make June a month of advocacy and spread awareness beyond the therapy roomβbecause understanding starts with us.
Help us educate families, staff, and community members by sharing our free downloads, displaying handouts in your facility, or using our materials during treatment this month.
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Educate others about aphasia and dysphagia
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Be patient communicators
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Advocate for continued speech-language therapy
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Share resources, educate, and support
To support therapists, families, and caregiversβall aphasia & dysphagia resources are ON SALE all month long.
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Print our free handouts for your facility or tag us on social when you share them. Letβs flood the feed with facts and support!
Swallow the facts. Speak the truth. And thank you for everything you do!
