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Following this beautiful episode of word of mouth from @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social, see how the amazing #aphasia community in Dundee are sharing their identity through artistic expression.

#BASconf25

Tae accept somethin different
Cause here, in this wee sunshine city
We wull keep oan buildin

This bonnie joyful community

A tribute to our wonderful Dundee aphasia community.
Written and performed by Taylor Dyson at #BASconf25

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Written & performed by Scots Scriever, Taylor Dyson,
for #BASconf25

Life wis different then, things taken fur grantit
Haud it a up in a hazy gold shimmered nostalgia
When the reality is iy a crashin white cauld
Memories are fragmentit noo
And time moves at a different pace,

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Thank you to my brilliant Chief Scientific Officer Niamh Devane for such excellent work aboard the good ship #BASconf25. :)

Travelling home after a fantastic #BASconf25 in #Dundee where people living with aphasia, speech therapists, researchers and academics were all present and equal part of the conversations. We had talks, discussions and dancing!

Thank you @basaphasia.bsky.social and captain @abracabadger.com

Thanks for capturing the iconic bridge on your graceful #BASconf25 ascent @helenag-slt.bsky.social. Thank you for your brilliant contribution to the community.x

Update. Dundee couldn't have provided a more wonderful, warm, creative and inclusive welcome.
What a blinding and magical community adventure it has been. #BASconf25.
They were ready.
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Thank you Dundee, sad to say goodbye and for #BASconf25 to be over. What a fabulous three days it’s been!

A final day at #BASconf25 full of challenges people face in aphasia care as well as that all important reminder to include all significant others in aphasia rehab; from their child and partner to the bus driver and the barista. Home-time now with a brain full of thought provoking info to digest 🧠🗣️

Great to consider how we can integrate gesture work from the acute stage, with all aphasia severities & how targeting gesture can support other communication modalities #aphasia #SLT #mySLTday #BASConf25

Such a privilege to present in @basaphasia.bsky.social conference symposium with @abracabadger.com, @annacaute.bsky.social, Chirag Girish Kiran and @susieslt.bsky.social about #gesture ax & therapy. 1/2 #BASConf25 #aphasia

That’s a wrap on #BASConf25 in Sunny Dundee! 😎

Dundee delivered, the research was empowering and I contributed by providing a constant subplot of “is this mic actually on?” throughout #BASconf25. 🎤

Thrilled to bring suspense theatre to an academic stage… 🎭 😂

Great conference! Well done @basaphasia.bsky.social 👏🏽 👏🏽
@abracabadger.com @rtslt.bsky.social @lucydslt.bsky.social @emanzi.bsky.social
#BASconf25

Here here! @abracabdger.com Great day 3 of the conference, really inspirational day! #BASConf25

Thanks to @basaphasia.bsky.social, @abracabadger.com and all those in the wider community for the chances to share our project as part of a fantastic conference 😀 #BASConf25

And that’s a wrap on #BASconf25 in Dundee - the City of Discovery!

We’ve loved connecting, learning, and celebrating with the amazing aphasia community 🌟

Huge thanks to Dr Abi Roper for leading such a fantastic event.

Safe journeys home — see you in Cardiff next year! 🗓️

#aphasia #community

⚡️Lightning Talks⚡️
Susie Williams on supporting the carers of people living with jargon aphasia — exploring family needs and the unique challenges of jargon aphasia… it’s different.
#BASconf25 #community

⚡️Lightning Talks⚡️
Ciara Mooney highlights a community support and education group for people living with brain injury — fostering peer support and providing accessible information.
#BASconf25 #community

⚡️Lightning Talks⚡️
Jaycie Bohan reflects on the power and potential of clinical research collaborations — recruiting large participant numbers through partnerships with NHS trusts and community groups in the FATE-A study.
#BASconf25 #community

⚡️Lightning Talks⚡️
Megan Trebilcock shares insights on creating a safe space for connection, sharing, and support.
#BASconf25 #community

And Alexandra Tessier explores how to increase communication accessibility on public transport. Knowledge of communication strategies, relational communication and use of gestures all increased #BASconf25

ACCES - Un projet d'Artère Accessible commercial communication for Equitable services What if businesses were more accessible to people with communication disabilities? ACCES, Why? Many people live with communication difficulti...

Have loved learning about ACCES project in Canada.
acces.arterequebec.com/en/ from Sarah-Eve Poirier.
Sounds really parallel with out great Communication Access UK training.

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And then, after surveying employers and employees of banks and counter-service restaurants, considering strategies to improve communication accessibility and equitable services #BASconf25

And finally Sarah-Eve Poirier presents her PhD systematic review outlining barriers and facilitators to community accessibility in local services www.mdpi.com/2673-7272/4/... #BASconf25

And now Carole Anglade exploring barriers & facilitators in targeting everyday service interactions in aphasia rehab e.g.pharmacies. Bad experiences can be stressful, positive exps can build confidence. "Perform better" is not always the goals, "getting used to" &feeling belonging are key #BASconf25

We are delighted to have representation from across the globe at this years #BASconf25 in Dundee both online and in person! 🌍 🌎 🌏

Next up Marie-Christine Hallé shares about the needs of significant others of PWA and how SLTs build relationships with SOs to support PWA. 4 qualitative studies were reviewed- these showed the extent of caregiver needs including personal & relational needs. #BASconf25

Wednesday Symposium... Addressing the Community in Aphasia Rehabilitation: Engaging Key Social Interactions with Helene Killmer, Marie-Christine Hall, Caroline Anglade, Sarah-Eve Poirier, & Alacandra Tessier #BASconf25

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Presented our Mini creative CPT with Leeds NHS acute stroke ward & Leeds Museum & Galleries. Reflections:
1. Sharing challenges 😳 can inspire others to try
2. #creativehealth can help see the person behind a stroke
3. Perseverance needed

@leedsmuseums.bsky.social
@jentslt.bsky.social

CGC Assessment This is a clinical tool to support assessment and therapy of gestural communication for people with aphasia.

The City Gesture Checklist (CGC) a ‘quick and dirty’ printable resource for gesture analysis in aphasia. As featured in yesterday's #BASconf25 with @annacaute.bsky.social

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