In Wake of Bruce Willis' Aphasia Diagnosis, an SLP Discusses Work With High-Profile Patients

ASHA Voices

English - May 05, 2022 04:01 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MB - ★★★★ - 60 ratings
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You’ve surely read the headlines: Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting due to the effects of aphasia. Amidst the many career retrospectives and heartfelt appreciations of him online are scores of articles offering varying definitions and explanations of his condition.

SLP Fabi Hirsch joins the podcast for a conversation about this complex disorder, and her work with public figures who have it, including U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. Hirsch is CEO and director of clinical services for the nonprofit Friends of Aphasia., which she co-founded with Giffords.