Brooke Ryan, Ph.D., The University of Queensland, Australia
Supporting Parents with Aphasia and their Families
This webinar will present results from the “raising families after aphasia” study. This was a novel international Facebook study run in 2020 using focus group methodology adapted for the online social media platform. The study explored the perspectives of parents with aphasia and their spouses on their experience of parenting with aphasia. Findings have highlighted several areas that parents with aphasia and their spouses need better support. Resources that speech pathologists may use to support family-centered practice in stroke rehabilitation will be discussed.
Meet the Presenter
Dr Brooke Ryan holds a PhD in Speech Pathology and has extensive experience in stroke and aphasia research particularly in mental health and communication accessibility. Brooke has a special interest in helping parents with aphasia and their families. Her research in the area focusses on improving stroke rehabilitation so that it better addresses family and parenting needs. Brooke volunteers for the Australian Aphasia Association and coordinates their online aphasia group program.
