PACT

The Philadelphia Aphasia Community at Temple (PACT) provides persons with aphasia real life opportunities to enhance communication skills in an interest-driven setting. We currently offer programs in art, writing, current events and music. New programs are added regularly and are typically motivated by our members’ interests. PACT provides the opportunity for socialization with other persons affected by aphasia, but also with people of all ages, as we involve students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department to volunteer in the PACT center.

For more information about PACT please contact Gayle DeDe at 215-204-2453 or gayle.dede@temple.edu.

Temple University’s Speech-Language-Hearing Center (TUSLHC)

At Temple University’s Speech-Language-Hearing Center we offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment sessions for persons with aphasia. Our collaborative approach to diagnostics and treatment allows students and faculty to provide thorough evaluations and innovative research-based treatments for individuals with aphasia.

Groups for people with aphasia are offered by Speech Language Pathology, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Individual treatment is available through the Temple University Speech Language Hearing Clinic.

If you would like more information on the services we provide at TUSLHC please contact Lisa Melvin at 215-204-4482 or lisa.melvin@temple.edu.

Aphasia Resource Collaboration Hub (ARCH)

The Aphasia Resource Collaboration Hub (ARCH) is committed to establishing a network of clinicians, researchers, university clinic faculty, support group leaders, and persons with aphasia in our region. 

The ARCH network will serve to increase awareness among people with aphasia regarding clinical services, support groups and opportunities to participate in research.  A primary goal is to educate members of the network about the contributions of research, clinical care, and support services to our understanding of the nature of aphasia and its rehabilitation. 

This network will also increase communication between clinicians and researchers in order to foster collaboration on projects that will advance the science of aphasia rehabilitation and cognitive disorders.

For more information about ARCH, call 267-587-6305 or e-mail info@aphasiaresource.org.