Aphasia Programs
At the Memphis Speech & Hearing Center, our goal is to help individuals with aphasia maximize their communication potential and enhance life participation in a fun and supportive environment. Licensed speech-language pathologists lead evidence-based therapies with the assistance of masters-level graduate student clinicians in our state-of-the-art clinic.
Fall and Spring Program Options
Hobbies Group - Tuesdays 9:45-11:00am
Share interests (crafts, cooking, drama, music, film, sports, arts, etc.) with others
and see where creativity takes you.
Confidently Speaking - Tuesdays 1:30-2:45pm
Express Yourself more fluently and confidently in a safe environment through short
prepared or impromptu speeches and fun.
Conversation Group - Thursdays 9:45-11:00am
Practice conversation skills as group members get the opportunity to learn more about
various topics and each other.
Cost: Groups are $300/group for each semester and are not billed through insurance. Fee assistance is available for those who qualify.
Individual Therapy Services One of these organized programs may not fill the needs of the individual or the family. MSHC operates year-round and provides individual sessions to improve communication skills of those with neurogenic speech and language disorders. Contact MSHC for an evaluation or consultation.
Cost: Individual therapy services can be billed through insurance with authorization or can be self-pay. A physician's referral is required if billing insurance.
Summer Aphasia Boot Camp – June 2 – 27, 2025 | Monday through Friday | 9 AM - Noon
The Aphasia Boot Camp is a four-week intensive program that helps individuals maximize
their communication potential by focusing on goals that enhance day-to-day interactions
and life participation. (More information can be found here)
Care Partner Support Group – 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | 2nd Tuesday of every month
Support for the care partner is an essential piece of the rehabilitative process.
This free program provides an opportunity to find community and support from others
who have similar experiences. Your loved one does not need to be a client of the
MSHC.
Location
Memphis Speech and Hearing Center
4055 North Park Loop, Memphis, TN 38152 (Community Health Building, 1st floor)
What else do you need to know?
- If you are new to the program, an evaluation or brief interview with a clinician will give us an idea of your communication skills and your personal goals
- Those needing evaluations may be assessed prior to start dates
- If you use an assistive device to communicate, it is essential to bring it to the sessions
- It is always helpful to know if our clients need special accommodations
- When you register, please indicate a first and second choice of group
- Aphasia is the loss of tlanguage, not a loss of intelligence
Call the Memphis Speech & Hearing Center | 901.678.2009
Or contact:
Tawni Ballinger, MA, CCC-SLP | tcbllngr@memphis.edu | 901.457.0500
Kelli Owens, MA, CCC-SLP | kellijowens@aol.com | 901.283.5789