Aphasia Initiative at Ohio State

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Led by Dr. Amy Sonntag, our graduate students are learning how to support AAC users through creative programming that promotes life participation. What a summer lineup!

Rob Gast, a former member of the Aphasia Initiative, will be presenting his survivor story at the upcoming NeuroNights event on May 20th!

As always, the event will be on Zoom and recorded for those who cannot attend.

Register now by scanning the QR code or by visiting https://cbird.osu.edu/community/neuronights

Today we celebrated Christine Sulka’s time as Clinical Preceptor in the Aphasia Initiative and Brain CARE. Her dedication has made a lasting impact on both our students and members. We are deeply grateful for all she has done and wish her continued success in her next chapter.

Thank you, Christine!

Congratulations, Dr. Harnish!!!!

Congratulations are in order!

Dr. Stacy Harnish has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Joan N. Huber Faculty Fellow Award, one of the college’s highest recognitions for excellence in social and behavioral sciences scholarship.

The fellowship recognizes first‑rate scholarship among faculty members who have made significant research contributions but do not already hold senior university‑level distinctions such as eminent scholar or endowed chair appointments. In addition to the honorific title, Huber Faculty Fellows receive research funding ranging from $20,000 to $25,000 to support their ongoing programs of scholarship.

Dr. Harnish’s selection reflects her strong record of scholarship and her contributions to advancing knowledge in her field. We congratulate Dr. Harnish on this well‑deserved recognition

Thank you to all the amazing care partners who joined us! We appreciate everything you do, today and every day❤️

Great opportunity to participate in research!

If you are a SLP who works with adults living with aphasia, please participate in this study!!

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Mark your calendars!!!

Self-advocacy empowers people with aphasia to express their needs, preferences, and strengths—on their own terms. Dwayne is a rideshare driver who discloses his aphasia using a sign, helping passengers understand his communication style. His simple act of advocacy turns awareness into inclusion and shows that communication differences don’t limit capability.