UL Lafayette Communicative Disorders Department

Dr. Jamie Azios and a University of Louisiana at Lafayette research team have received a $371,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study how stronger friendships can improve the lives of people living with aphasia, a communication disorder that affects more than 2 million Americans and is most often caused by stroke.

Many people with aphasia lose close friendships after a stroke, increasing their risk of loneliness, depression and other health challenges. Through a two-year study, researchers will test a program designed to help people with aphasia and their friends communicate more effectively and maintain meaningful connections.

Congratulations to Dr. Azios, Dr. Natalie Douglas, Dr. Beenish Chaudhry, graduate student Mary McMahon and their collaborators on this important work.

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Strong friendships for people with aphasia is focus of NIH-funded study University of Louisiana at Lafayette researchers are examining ways to help people living with aphasia more effectively communicate with their friends.

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Strong friendships for people with aphasia is focus of NIH-funded study University of Louisiana at Lafayette researchers are examining ways to help people living with aphasia more effectively communicate with their friends.

Congratulations to our CODI classes of 2026!!!

Shout out to all our offsite SLP superstar supervisors! We can’t thank you enough and our students learn so much from you!

TONIGHT ‼️ 🍦

Join us at Andy's Frozen Custard and support ACA just by buying a sweet treat! Stop by anytime from 5-9 PM ⏰

We’ll see you there!

We are proud to celebrate Claire Glaeser, CODI's first undergraduate to complete an ASRE Pathway. Dr. Babatsouli served as her research mentor & Dr. Arrington served as her ASRE Pathway advisor.

Congratulations on this recognition of your hard work, Claire!

✨NEW GROUP ALERT ✨

Autistic support group for college-aged students! Our first meeting will be on May 20th at 4:30pm in the CODI department. Please spread the word, and hope to see you there!

Three new doctors around the CODI department! Congratulations to Dr. Cao, Dr. Hays and Dr. Kidd and their fabulous dissertation committees! We are getting excited for graduation around here! 🤟🖤❤️

THIS FRIDAY!

Please join us on Friday, April 17th, from 1:00-2:00pm for our AAC Social Group. We're excited to welcome AAC users of all ages. Family members welcome!

The 1st Leaf awarded to someone in CODI!

Congratulations, Claire and her mentor Dr. Babatsouli!
Leaf Award Winners: Claire C. Glaeser-Liberal Arts-CODI “Leaf Award for International Impact”

https://advance.louisiana.edu/students/advance-leaf-awards