Stroke Association

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The UK’s leading stroke charity which campaigns to improve stroke care, supports people to make the best recovery they can; and funds ground-breaking research to change the lives of people affected by stroke

Communication credit card

Stroke survivors can use this free, wallet-sized card to inform people that they have had a stroke and may need help to communicate.

They can be ordered from our shop.

Communication Licence

Individual needs are displayed in this one-page summary which can be placed in visible places such as the front of a care plan or on the fridge, so carers and professionals know how to support the individual. This can also be taken into the hospital and kept with the person’s notes or by the bed.

Download Communication Licence.

Picture dictionaries

Like a communication board, a picture dictionary can be a valuable tool if you have communication problems.

The ICOON wordless picture dictionary was created as a communication aid for people travelling to countries where they’re unable to speak the native language. It works well for people with aphasia, who often describe the condition as like being in a foreign country where they can’t speak the language and where no one understands them.

You can download the ICOON wordless dictionary on the iTunes app store.

Other picture-based resources:

ESOL online picture dictionary
Dicts.info picture dictionary
Longman Photo Dictionary
Smartphones and tablets as communication tools
Smartphones and tablets can be great communication tools for people with aphasia.

There are a number of apps – both free or paid – that could help you with communication.

In addition to apps, a lot of smartphones and tablets have built-in features that could be useful communication tools such as:

The camera, to record information visually
Notes, to write down reminders
Maps, to show people where you’ve been or to find your way somewhere.
The Aphasia Software Finder can help you find the right app for you. When considering software or Apps, the advice of a suitably experienced Speech and Language Therapist is recommended.