Speech & Language Therapist | Research Fellow PhD from @CityLCS exploring the #virtualworld @EVAphasia as a rehab space for ppl with #aphasia All views my own
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How do we choose what words or conversation topics to use as treatment stimuli in speech and language therapy?
This is not often reported in papers.
We asked a group of people with #aphasia what they thought:
Link to paper: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
#SLT #SLP @CityLCS
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
Comhghairdeas le Aidan Wolpert a bhuaidh Corn Cuimhneacháin James Harrison agus Rás an Stricín. Ó Londain ach de bhunadh Devanes Abha na Scáil & Conchúraigh Bhaile na bPoc. #gabha @Possiewassie Pic le @FeileLiosPoil
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
Pleased to share the second paper from my PhD on #AphasiaAwareness - International Priorities for a Unified Aphasia Awareness Campaign: A Nominal Group Technique Study Across Five Countries. Huge thanks to our international collaborators.
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
HOT OFF THE PRESS‼️Delighted to share our brand new ESO Guideline on Aphasia Rehabilitation. Over two years in the making and a team effort from across Europe 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇳🇱🇮🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪🇨🇭🇩🇰🇫🇷🇵🇹🇩🇪🇨🇾journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
📢💥NEW European Stroke Organisation Guideline on Aphasia Rehabilitation journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.… @KaterinaHilari @RCSLT @IALP_Global
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
Registration is now open for our 2025 conference 😀
Can’t wait to see you there!
blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/reg…
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
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Hooray! There is now an extra week to submit your abstracts for the #BASConf25.
The deadline for submissions has been extended until
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝟗𝐚𝐦 (UK time)
Follow the link for more information and to submit: blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/inf…
ALT Red logo showing a rail bridge icon with three rainbow-esque arcs representing the sides of the bridge. Text reads "BAS2025 DUNDEE"
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
Delighted to see our poster on developing a telehealth assessment toolkit for clinicians working with people with #aphasia get a Highly Commended badge at #ELASF2025 Well-done @CityLCS team @manda_slt @SarahNorthcott8 @NicholasBehn @NiamhDevane @abracabadger
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
🚨This year's @BasAphasia conference takes place at the University of Dundee in August. Abstract submission is now open until 9am 17 March 2025. For more information and how to submit an abstract, see here: blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/sub…
@rcsltscot
💠Do you have aphasia?
💠Do you want to take part in research to improve services?
The FATE-A study is in the ✨last month✨ of recruiting
More information here: blogs.city.ac.uk/FATE-A/take…
@KaterinaHilari @SarahNorthcott8 @NicholasBehn @abracabadger @manda_slt @_CityAccess
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
Okay, I'm a slug. I cannot believe that I just watched these videos. They are so powerful. Thank you @SarahNorthcott8 and the City team, including all of the people with aphasia and partners. Incredible!
Not sure about taking part in research?
Samantha, who has aphasia, told us about her experience:
youtu.be/LwbbKp60cIw
Read more about the FATE-A study here: blogs.city.ac.uk/FATE-A/
@KaterinaHilari @NicholasBehn @SarahNorthcott8 @manda_slt @abracabadger @NiamhDevane
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
Calling UK #SLTs working with aphasia. Your expertise is crucial!
✨ Help shape guidance on app use in aphasia rehab by taking our 15-minute survey.
🔗 Take part today: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.c…
Are you ready for #BASconf25?
You can now submit your abstract on the theme of ✨COMMUNITY✨ via the portal in the post below 👇
The #BASConf25 abstract submission portal is open!
Submit your abstracts for #aphasia presentations, panels, lightning talks, or posters here:
blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/sub…
• Submission Deadline: 17 Mar '25
• Notification of Acceptance: 2 May '25
• Conference: 18-20 Aug '25
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
Hello, #aphasia community. Have you seen our #BASconf25 conference logo?
It's inspired by the beautiful rail bridge that brings you across the river Tay and into Dundee. Here's a bonnie photo of the bridge taken today.
#SpotTheDifference
More info: Blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025 – at Scotland, United Kingdom
ALT View of a rail bridge across the river Tay with the Fife country side in the distance
ALT Red logo showing a rail bridge icon with three rainbow-esque arcs representing the sides of the bridge. Text reads "BAS2025 DUNDEE"
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
British Aphasiology Society International Conference, Dundee. Aug 18-20th 2025.
Preparations for #BASconf25 in Dundee are coming along swimmingly!
The conf theme is #Community.
Visit the website for more information & to sign up for updates:
blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/
#Aphasia
ALT Red logo showing a rail bridge icon with three rainbow-esque arcs representing the sides of the bridge. Text reads "BAS2025 DUNDEE"
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
Thank you so much to @UKStrokeForum @TheStrokeAssoc and @BIASPstroke for an incredible 3 days in Liverpool. Loved the focus on living well after stroke from talks/posters on sex, relationships, psychological care, returning to meaningful activities and supporting self management
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
Just gonna leave this here (and keep reposting it so you all see) 😂
#aphasia #stroke
Just in case you’re interested 🥰
@KellyFogarty14 @MadelineCruice @pritchardmr @NiamhDevane @LucyDipper @SpeechShrubs @SarahJWallace (please tag others)
The benefits of taking part in research projects👇
Niamh Devane, PhD retweeted
Not sure about taking part in research?
Samantha, who has aphasia, told us about her experience:
youtu.be/LwbbKp60cIw
Read more about the FATE-A study here: blogs.city.ac.uk/FATE-A/
@KaterinaHilari @NicholasBehn @SarahNorthcott8 @manda_slt @abracabadger @NiamhDevane
At #ELFTResearch @NHS_ELFT_RI this afternoon to hear about research and innovation happening in east London and to share information on the FATE-A study led by @KaterinaHilari @CityLCS @CityUniLondon
Come and find me in the break to talk about telehealth delivery of services
