ABOUT THE APHASIA LANGUAGE-SUPPORT PROGRAM
Aphasia language support groups are in session again starting September 11, 2026. We meet weekly on Fridays! New group members wishing to join us, please contact Dr. Mozeiko!
Student-run aphasia groups take place for ninety minutes per week on Fridays for the duration of every semester. Groups are capped at ten participants and are designed as a safe place to practice communication, to ask questions, and to receive and provide feedback to others with aphasia. Discussions tend to include topical current world and local events. 
Language games are designed to increase word finding and to provide additional practice. Participants vary in severity. We accommodate all ability levels. We sometimes have special outings and conduct external projects based on group and student interests each semester.
This group is also an educational one for our students so we will ask you to provide us with a medical history, if possible, and may ask you to take part in some language testing if you are interested.
We encourage you to try aphasia group. The only way to improve your language is to use it! To sign up or if you would like to try a session, please call or email Dr. Jennifer Mozeiko, coordinator.
Bonus: Friends and Family of Individuals with family are invited to meet separately. Learn how others are coping with this major life change. Theirs is not the only life that has changed dramatically!
Jennifer Mozeiko, PhD, CCC-SLP
Associate Professor and
Aphasia Group Coordinator
jennifer.mozeiko@uconn.edu
860-420-9828
*New members may begin at any time.
*ALL groups take place on Fridays throughout the semester.
New group! Farmington Location, Univ of CT Health Center- will begin in October, 2026!
Storrs Location– Human Development Building, 6 Alethia Drive, Storrs, CT, 2nd floor
- 11:oo-12:30- Language Support Groups– supported communication and cognition/language activities
- 1:00-2:30-Aphasia Book Clubs– for anyone who would like to try to read or listen to audio books
- 11:00-12:30- Group for Caregivers and Family Members- discussions have included communication partner strategies; having a sense of humor; finding time for yourself; how to modify travel plans. Selected excerpts here.
Online Only Group– In response to popular demand, we will continue to offer one book club online to those who cannot attend in person. These will be capped at 10 participants and preference is given to CT residents who cannot travel
- 1-2:30 PM-Book Club- see details here. Note that while the book is often our vehicle for discussion, that we will also discuss current events, communication strategies, and other relevant topics.
- Starting Fall 2026, we will use TEAMS as our online platform.
- Click here to meet us online.
*No meetings during student breaks: Thanksgiving week and Spring Break week.
Cost- There is no charge to attend. Most group members elect to donate ~ $25/semester. This covers things like: binders for materials, printouts, cost for online resources we provide, books and materials, outings to the Dairy Bar and elsewhere, our annual winter party. You may do this online if you choose.
Please email jennifer.mozeiko@uconn.edu or fill out this form to see if we can accommodate you in one of our language support groups. We will also contact you when treatment studies become available.
RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH APHASIA AND FAMILY/FRIENDS