This summer, the Aphasia Communication Enhancement (ACE) Clinic and Music Therapy at Western Michigan University are collaborating in the ACE clinic to deliver an innovative, integrative approach that ...

Language function and the psychosocial wellbeing of patients and their families can be promoted with singing-based rehabilitation. Group intervention provides opportunities for peer support while ...

Singing may help stroke patients regain communication skills, according to new research. About 40% of stroke survivors have aphasia, a difficulty to deliver or comprehend spoken or written language.

In a softly lit therapy room, a counselor greets their client with a melody rather than words. Instead of initiating conversation, both sing a slow, improvised tune. The client's voice trembles ...

I just saw an amazing video on You Tube of one man's recovery from a stroke. After suffering a stroke on the left side of his brain, Harvey Alter could no longer speak, a condition called aphasia. He ...