I have Aphasia. This means I find it difficult to:
- Speak
- Find words
- Reply quickly
- Read
- Write
- Understand
- Remember information
If I have difficulty speaking, you can help me by following these guidelines:
- Listen patiently and give me time.
- Speak slowly and in short, simple sentences.
- Ask me questions one at a time.
- Be prepared to repeat the message many times in different ways.
- Have a pen and paper handy so I can write or draw my message.
- Use gesture, such as thumb up or down for ‘yes’ and ‘no’.
- Do not pretend to understand me if you haven’t.
- Be as positive and encouraging as possible.
- Make signs and price tags clear, large print and easy to read.
For a printable version of these guidelines, please follow this link.
