Intensive Treatment for Aphasia Program (ITAP)
Program for Spring/Summer 2025
ITAP is an intensive treatment program for adults with aphasia. Graduate students in speech-language pathology work with clients to improve overall communication abilities and life participation through 1:1 and group treatment sessions for up to 6 hours per day, 2 days per week (Tues/Thurs), for 6 weeks. Following an individual assessment, a task-specific approach is employed; student clinicians assist clients to choose their own goals. Goals are targeted through traditional therapeutic approaches, as well as by activities that encourage carryover of communication skills at home and in the community. Clients may also use technology to maximize communication skills and receive follow-up recommendations to promote continued improvement.
Treatment will be provided in person, but some tele-practice options are available,
for clients who are only attending group treatment (ITAP-GO) sessions (from 10 or
11am through 2pm).
Who is this program for?
Any adult in Maryland who has aphasia—an acquired language disorder that impairs the
ability to speak and/or understand others, that may also impair reading and/or writing
abilities.
Dates: May 20th through July 15, 2025
2025 Cost
Full ITAP program: $1000 (valued at over $2200)
- 6-week session, including evaluation and 9am-3pm Tuesday/Thursday with individual treatment sessions
- Sliding scale available based on individual financial status. Limited scholarships may also be available.
ITAP-GO (Groups only): $300 (valued at up to $720)
- Groups 6-week session following brief assessment for new clients
- Sliding scale available based upon individual financial status. Limited scholarships may also be available.
Space is limited. Application takes approximately 30 minutes for a communication partner to complete. This application is valuable to the evaluation and treatment process.
Please note: we are not able to provide assistance with feeding or toileting. If you need assistance during meals or in the restroom, a caregiver will need to stay with you to provide that assistance.
Applicants will be notified if a spot becomes available for enrollment.
Feel free to email Theresa Alexander and/or Elizabeth Franchino with questions at: tbennett1@loyola.edu and/or efknotts@loyola.edu