Aphasia Support Group: Stroke and Hope

Our goals are to have fun, find support, and become more effective communicators.

Our group is composed of members who have acquired aphasia due to strokes, brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, or other causes. Individuals with aphasia and their children, spouses, parents, and friends are group members. All levels of communication are welcome; it does not matter how easy or how hard it is for you to communicate. Some members use assistive devices or communication books, while others use a combination of gestures, speech, and writing to communicate.

Group Facilitator
Christina Mulé M.A., CCC-SLP
Phone: (716) 878-4096

Christina Mulé is a Clinical Supervisor at SUNY Buffalo State University. Graduate students assist the group. Undergraduate students may observe our meetings.

Mission Statement

To promote communication, education, support, hope, and a loving life for aphasia survivors and caregivers. 

Location

  • The Buffalo State University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is located in Caudell Hall 149.
  • The building is wheelchair accessible.
  • Parking for clients of the clinic is available in Lot I-34. 

Meetings

Group meetings are hosted on Fridays from 11:00 am-12:00 pm and follow the Buffalo State University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic calendar. In case of bad weather, attendees will be notified by phone. Click here for the 2025 calendar.

We spend about 20 minutes together as a group and then family members visit with each other, while those with aphasia work on their communication skills. 

Socialization

We have coffee, tea, a snack and chat; we go out for brunch, a late lunch, or dinner every semester.

Social Language Practice: Completing introductions, asking questions of other group members; talking about ourselves; sharing our accomplishments; talking about our the week, movies, and current events; playing games

Communication Methods Practice: speaking, pointing by using communication books or assistive devices, drawing, gesturing, spelling, writing sentences

Education: We learn about stroke and stroke treatments.