Memphis Speech and Hearing Center

Aphasia Boot Camp

Aphasia Therapy


2026 Boot Camp Applications Now Open!

DESCRIPTION

This four-week, intensive program empowers stroke survivors to maximize their communication potential and enhance life participation. An individual’s recovery is not over at the one-year mark. There is much more to be gained.  Licensed speech-language pathologists lead the program with the assistance of graduate student clinicians.

EACH DAY WILL INCLUDE

  • One hour of individual therapy
  • One hour of large group therapy
  • One hour of small group therapy
  • Weekly caregiver support group

PROGRAM GOALS

  • Provide the best, yet affordable evidence-based therapy available
  • Value the client, the family and their goals
  • Focus on individualized, functional results that make day-to-day life as close to normal as possible
  • Establish a maintainable base of skills from which to grow

WHERE

Memphis Speech and Hearing Center
4055 North Park Loop, Memphis, TN 38152
(Community Health Building, 1st floor)

WHEN

  • The program runs June 1 - June 26, 2026
  • Monday–Friday | 9 AM–NOON

COST

  • $3,000
  • Includes 57 hours of therapy
  • Fee assistance is available for those who qualify:
  • A current (within one year) speech-language evaluation is required. An evaluation can be scheduled at MSHC prior to the program if you need an updated evaluation. 

APPLICATION

Aphasia Boot Camp has limited spots. Submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the program. Please fax your speech-language evaluation report to 1-800-886-4891 to complete your application.

 Complete an Application

CONTACT

University of Memphis: Memphis Speech & Hearing Center
901.678.3166

Tawni Ballinger, MA, CCC-SLP 
Justine Springs, MA, CCC-SLP

The video is a song created by the Aphasia Boot Camp participants at the Memphis Speech and Hearing Center.