Life Participation Approach for Aphasia (LPAA)

Caring for a loved one with aphasia often means helping them navigate a world that can feel isolating and frustrating. Simple interactions, like catching up with friends or joining a favorite community activity, may feel out of reach. Our Life Participation for Aphasia services address these challenges by helping individuals reconnect with what matters most to them. With a focus on meaningful, real-world engagement, we work together to find ways to participate fully in life again.

The Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) centers on the philosophy that therapy should go beyond language skills—it should aim to enhance quality of life. This approach emphasizes achieving personal goals, reconnecting with loved ones, and engaging in daily activities that bring joy and purpose. Our lead SLP, Katelyn Eng, who has worked directly with Dr. Roberta Elman, a founder of LPAA, uses this framework to help clients build confidence in settings that matter to them, from family gatherings to social outings and personal hobbies.

In our sessions, clients receive individualized support to work on communication strategies that support life goals, whether ordering at a favorite café or rejoining a book club. With practical, person-centered therapy, we help bring these goals to life through techniques that align with the LPAA philosophy. If you’re ready to see how this approach can create lasting changes, reach out to book a consultation.