Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Does the Adler Aphasia Center accept private insurance or Medicare?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Aphasia-Friendly Healthcare Resources

At the Adler Aphasia Center, we recognize how challenging communication in healthcare settings can be for people with aphasia and the professionals who support them.

As part of our advocacy, education, and training efforts, we have collaborated to develop resources that promote supported communication and improve interaction outcomes.

These materials were created in partnership with our speech-language pathologists, individuals living with aphasia, and nursing students from Ramapo College.

When using supports, remember these key strategies:

Address the patient in a respectful, adult manner

Simplify your message (use short phrases, one idea at a time)

Support with visuals (point, gesture, and write)

Check to make sure the patient has understood the information

Communication Supports for Healthcare Professionals

The Communication Supports packet for Healthcare Professionals is a visual support tool designed to help professionals share care-related information with people with aphasia.

Aphasia Education Supports

The Aphasia Education packet is a visual support tool to help you explain the diagnosis of aphasia clearly, simply, and respectfully to someone who has it.

Bedside Communication Support Sign

Maywood Campus

Toms River Campus

West Orange Campus

Aphasia Communication Groups