How do people get to the Adler Aphasia Center in Maywood, NJ?

The Adler Aphasia Center does not provide transportation to its Maywood, NJ location. Members travel in a variety of ways, including driving themselves, receiving rides from friends or family members, using county or state para-transit services, private transportation companies, taxis, or public transportation such as NJ Transit bus service.

How can I locate a certified speech therapist near Maywood, NJ?

To find a certified speech-language pathologist, the Adler Aphasia Center recommends using the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) online directory. ASHA provides a searchable database of certified speech therapists across New Jersey and nationwide.

Once I am a member of the Adler Aphasia Center, how long can I stay?

Members may remain at the Adler Aphasia Center for as long as they wish. There is no graduation or term limit. Members continue participating as long as they have aphasia, meet membership criteria, remain interested in the programs, and maintain tuition requirements.

When can I start participating in group programs at the Adler Aphasia Center?

New members can begin participating at the Maywood, NJ Center at the start of a new semester after completing a tour and the Aphasia Education Program. Other locations, including Toms River and West Orange, offer rolling admission. Details are available on the "How To Become a Member" page of the Adler Aphasia Center website.

Does the Adler Aphasia Center accept private insurance or Medicare?

The Adler Aphasia Center does not bill or accept private insurance or Medicare. As a non-profit community and social center for people with aphasia, the programs offered differ from traditional speech therapy services typically covered by insurance.

What types of therapy or rehabilitation services does the Adler Aphasia Center provide?

The Adler Aphasia Center is a social and community-based program for people with aphasia and their families or caregivers. It offers group discussions and activities facilitated by speech-language pathologists, trained staff, volunteers, and members. The Center follows the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and does not provide individual speech therapy services.

Do you help people with aphasia every day, and what insurance do you accept?

The Adler Aphasia Center supports people with aphasia through scheduled weekday programs, typically Monday through Friday during business hours. Because the Center is a non-profit social and support organization rather than a medical provider, it does not accept insurance. For specific scheduling questions, individuals are encouraged to contact the Center directly.

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Start Your Journey.

Aphasia can be extremely isolating, robbing a person of the ability to communicate in an instant.

Their family members are also impacted, taking on multiple, new roles while learning to communicate with them. The Adler Aphasia Center is a haven for those diagnosed with aphasia and their families, fostering meaningful connections among individuals on similar journeys.

Do you know what aphasia is?

More than 2 million Americans have aphasia, but if you haven’t heard of it, you’re not alone.

Aphasia is a language disorder typically caused by a stroke or brain injury that can affect one’s ability to speak, understand, read, or write. While someone with aphasia may have difficulty communicating, it does not affect their intellect.

You can compare having aphasia to being in a country where you don’t speak the language – you know what you want to say but you just can’t find the words.

Characteristics Of Aphasia

Life Participation Approach to Aphasia

The Adler Aphasia Center is the only long-term aphasia treatment center of its kind in New Jersey. We use the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA), a program that helps people with aphasia regain conversational skills and re-engage in life.

Our activities stimulate the brain, ignite the soul, warm the heart, and nurture new friendships — all while improving communication and life for those with aphasia and their families.

Programs include

You or a loved one are diagnosed with aphasia.

What's the next step?

1

Phone Screening

You’ll speak with a speech-language pathologist, and we’ll provide you with more details and answer any questions. Call now 123-456-7891.

2

Center Visit

You’ll meet a speech-language pathologist in person to see our programs firsthand, and we’ll learn more about you. You can observe or participate in activities as well as meet other people with aphasia.

3

Aphasia Education Program

Think of this as “Aphasia 101.” The program is geared toward people with aphasia and their spouses, family members, and/or caregivers.

4

Join Our Supportive Community

Improve your communication, confidence, and life participation!

Thank you for the smiles.
Thank you for the laughs.
Thank you for inspiring us.
Most of all, thank you for changing our world… one word at a time.

—Joanne and Nino, Caregiver and member with aphasia

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