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Disrupting Ableism in Aphasia Rehabilitation and Research
What is it about?
Ableism is the belief that a particular body or mind is ideal and necessary to live a full life. In aphasia, ableism manifests as the belief that a mind that can produce spoken language to communicate in grammatically conventional sentences is ideal. This paper describes how ableism likely manifests as stigma and discrimination experienced by people with aphasia. We discuss insights and challenges encountered when investigating the intersection of ableism and aphasia and potential next steps aimed at combating ableism in aphasia rehabilitation and research.
Why is it important?
Social norms, shared attitudes, and beliefs decrease quality of life for people with aphasia via experiences of stigma and discrimination. Speech language therapists and researchers are well-positioned to challenge ableism to improve the quality of life for people with aphasia.