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TAP Clients

This page is for clients who have already completed their consultation with TAP Program Manager, Olivia. If you have not had a consultation yet, please visit Get Help Now to submit a referral form and begin the process.

 

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Research Opportunities

There are many opportunities both locally and nationally for individuals with aphasia to participate in research.

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  • TAP Conversation & Connections

    This group format is offered multiple days per week! It focuses on all areas of language (reading, writing, listening & speaking). There may be a predetermined theme or follow the conversational flow of the group. Varied Group Leaders. Both in-person and virtual options. Find your best fit!
  • TAP Book Clubs

    TAP offers two different book clubs: 1) TAP into Reading will increase your confidence while working on reading abilities and 2) TAP’s Mind Readers will challenge those reading skills. TAP can help you obtain a digital reader and encourages discussions on all kinds of books from fiction to biographies, etc. A typical book will span over 6-8 weeks, but you can join in anytime.
  • TAP Movie Club

    All about movies and films! The group leader helps foster discussion and provides supports so everyone can participate. A movie is suggested weekly but is not required for participation.
  • TED Talks Group

    This group uses TED Talks and other inspirational readings/presentations to spark discussion. Watch a short TEDTalk for the first portion of the group and discuss during the second portion. Works on auditory comprehension as well as verbal expression/speech.
  • TAP Virtual Vacations

    Get-away…virtually. This group takes trips around the world, with visits to tourist sites via video, guides and discussions…all without jet lag!
  • TAP's Write On Group

    This group focuses on written expression. Members will engage in writing with the use of pen/paper, speech to text, typing, or a combination of all.
  • TAP into Sports

    This group is all about sports! We will discuss recent and historical sporting events, watch video clips, etc.
  • TAP into Word Games

    Join this group and work on language skills by solving word games and puzzles together.
  • TAP into Memories

    This group is all about telling your own story. Memories are discussed with prompts such as pictures, videos and text.
  • TAP into the Bible

    A multimodal language group with bible study as the focus. Stories, testimonials and discussions support a person’s interest in returning to reading the bible.

Some Special Groups

  • TAP’s Nuestro Encuentro

    Este grupo en espanol ayuda a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de comunicacion, brindandoles oportunidades, para tener un major desempeno comunicativo y social entre sus companeros. (This group in Spanish helps participants to improve their communication skills, providing them with opportunities to have a better communicative and social performance among their peers.)
  • TAP Care Partner Support Group

    This ongoing support group is designed for care partners of individuals with aphasia. It offers a safe space to share experiences and discuss how aphasia impacts your life, among others who understand the journey. Each week, the focus alternates between care partners for those with stroke-induced aphasia versus progressive aphasia. 1st and 3rd Friday: progressive aphasia. 2nd and 4th Friday: stroke-induced aphasia
  • TAPLinks / PPA Group

    TAPLinks is a conversation group for individuals experiencing progressive aphasia (different than post-stroke, TBI or tumor-related aphasia). Join us in weekly conversation group as we learn from each other and discuss lighthearted topics. Care partners are invited to join for support.
  • TAP into Music

    This group is led by a music therapist and focuses on melodic intonation to improve functional communication skills.
  • Connecting with Ohio: A joint conversation group between TAP and the Ohio State University Aphasia Program

    Connecting with Ohio is a joint group that gives you the unique opportunity to connect with people with Aphasia outside of TAP. The group offers members a chance to strengthen their abilities while interacting with new conversational partners from the Ohio State Aphasia program. There will be plenty of opportunities for conversation during the session because we will divide into smaller sized groups. **This special TAP virtual group occurs once a month for one hour. **