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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and MGH Institute of Health Professions collaborate each fall to offer this unique intensive 5-week comprehensive Aphasia Program.

It is affectionately referred to as “Ship’s Cap”.

 

Program Features

 

This innovative, interprofessional Comprehensive Aphasia Program targets an individual’s life participation goals and operates according to the core values of the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA).

The program features 1-on-1 Therapy Sessions, Group Therapy Sessions, Music Therapy, Swim Group, Wellness Program, and Adaptive Sports Program.

 

Read about one of our inspiring S-IHP's CAP alumni

 

Program Outcomes

While participant outcomes vary, the majority of clients have demonstrated notable improvements in the following areas:

Standardized language scores
Communication confidence ratings

100% of those who have attended the program indicate they would recommend it to someone with aphasia.

people at a computer bank with headphones on
girl in kayak on a dock with friends
Man plays a guitar
 

Who is Eligible?

Fall 2022 Program

September 8 - October 14, 2022
Tuesday through Fridays
9 AM - 4 PM

Deadline to apply is July 15, 2022

Questions? Contact SHIPSCAP@partners.org.

Download a PDF of our program brochure for more information.

 

There are 8 program slots. We are recruiting candidates who:

  • Are age 18 or older Are at least 6 months after the onset of aphasia
  • Have significant aphasia that affects participation in life activities
  • Speak English (therapy is in English)
  • Are not participating in other rehabilitation therapies during the program
  • Are comfortable doing group activities
  • Can participate in 8 hours of treatment and activities with breaks, 4 days each week for 5 weeks
  • Can manage own personal care and medication or have a caregiver with them to assist
  • Provide own transportation to and from the program in Charlestown

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 shots plus booster) is required to participate in the program.