Communication Picture Book:
Community
Rebuilding lives after stroke
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This book has been made with people
with aphasia.
Communication Picture Book:
Community
Rebuilding lives after stroke
They have helped us to choose the words
and design the pictures.
You can use the book to support your
communication.
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How you use the book will be unique
to you.
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You might want to:
• Show people how you like to use it.
• Write or draw on the pages.
• Add extra notes or pictures.
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People with aphasia have shared their
tips about using the book:
• Communicate with one person at
a time.
• Give yourself time to get your
message across.
• Check you understand each other.
24 hours
• Have your conversations in a
quiet room.
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About me
My name is
I like to be called
Date of stroke
My key contacts:
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Making choices
Yes
No
Not sure
Ask my opinion
Tell me more information
I do not understand
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I have communication difficulties
Struggle to find the
right word
Use the wrong word
Mix up ‘yes’ and ‘no’
Do not understand
what people say
Slur my words
Know what I want
to say but cannot get
it out
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I have difficulties with
Numbers
Reading
Notes:
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Writing
How you can help my communication
Treat me like an
intelligent adult
Give me time to
respond
Write key words
for me
Speak slowly and
clearly
Rephrase if I do not
understand
Use a thumbs up
and thumbs down to
check my answers
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How you can help my communication
Use gesture
Draw for me
Reduce background
noise
Do not shout or talk
over me
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My body
5
Memory and thinking
Vision
Speech
4
Swallowing
Fatigue
Arm and hand weakness
Bowel and bladder control
3
Pins and needles
2
Muscle and joint pain
Numb skin
Leg weakness and balance
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I have
Visual difficulties
Hearing problems
Fatigue
Notes:
Dysphagia
(swallowing difficulties)
Mobility difficulties
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My health
Ok
Pain
Dizzy
Sick
Tired
Help
12
My health
5
4
Difficulty
breathing
Cough
Headache
3
Notes:
Blurred vision
2
1
Cramp
13
I feel
5
4
Happy
Sad
Worried
3
2
Frustrated
Confused
Scared
14
1
I feel
Excited
Angry
Proud
Notes:
Disappointed
Embarrassed
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Home comfort
Toilet
Shower
I feel hot
I feel cold
On
Off
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I need my
Glasses
Hearing aid
Walking stick
Dentures
17
I need my
Walking frame
Wheelchair
White cane
Mobility scooter
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I need my
yes
no
Communication aid
Pen and paper
Phone
Notes:
Phone charger
Medicine
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Drinks
Water
Juice
Milk
Tea
Coffee
Sugar
I do not want to drink
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My favourite food and drink
Notes:
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Food
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
I do not want to eat
I have dietary requirements:
I cannot eat:
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Snack
Food and medicine
I take medicine before
my meal
I take medicine with
my meal
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I take medicine after
my meal
My social circle
Notes:
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Bathroom
Toilet
Shower/ Bath
Wash hair
Notes:
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Shaving
Getting ready
Brush teeth
Wash face
Brush hair
Notes:
Get dressed
Put on make-up
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Activities
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Cooking
Apps
Seeing my
stroke group
Notes:
Using my phone
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Reading
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Watching TV
Places to visit
Grocery shop
Café
Pharmacy
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My GP
HOSPITAL
Hospital
28
Post office
Staying well
Medicine
Healthy food
Stop smoking
Exercise
Blood pressure
Healthy weight
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Limit alcohol
Health professionals
Doctor
Speech and language
therapist
Occupational therapist
Nurse
Physiotherapist
Dietitian
30
Health professionals
Social worker
Psychologist
Notes:
Optician
31
Dentist
Money
Cash
Coins
Card
Notes:
eBanking
Customer ID
Password
LOG IN
Internet banking
Bills
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Cheque
Transport
Car
Taxi
Bus
Train
Plane
Bicycle
Walking
Mobility scooter
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Health check
Health appointment
Blood test
Medicine
Blood pressure
34
Rehabilitation/ therapy
Hospital
Operation
Scans
Drip
Notes:
Stitches
X-rays
35
Days of the week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Calendar
1
8
15
22
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September
October
November
December
May
June
July
August
January
February
March
April
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
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5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
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Time
24 hours
What time is it?
Yesterday
Morning
Afternoon
Today
Night
Tomorrow
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Order a free Communication Support Pack
The Stroke Association is a charity that helps people rebuild their lives after stroke.
Order your free communication pack. This includes:
• Two guides in an aphasia-friendly style.
1. Your communication after a stroke.
2. Stroke.
• Communication problems after a stroke guide for carers.
• Communication card.
• Communication Picture Book: Community.
To order or download your Communication Support Pack visit stroke.org.uk/aphasia
Or call our Helpline on 0303 3033 100.
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Our Stroke Helpline can help with practical and emotional support.
The Helpline can give you information about stroke.
They can tell you about support in your area.
You can phone 0303 3033 100.
The Helpline is open Monday to Saturday.
You can visit our website to find more information about stroke.
Website: stroke.org.uk
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A stroke happens every five minutes
in the UK.
Stroke changes lives.
Recovery is tough.
But with the right specialist support
the brain can adapt.
Our specialist support, research and
campaigning are only possible with the
support of the stroke community.
Contact us
We’re here for you. Contact us for expert information
and support by phone, email and online.
Stroke Helpline: 0303 3033 100
From a textphone: 18001 0303 3033 100
Email: helpline@stroke.org.uk
Website: stroke.org.uk
Rebuilding lives after stroke
Item code: A08C53 © Stroke Association 2023
The Stroke Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (No 61274).
Registered office: Stroke Association House, 240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR.
Registered as a charity in England and Wales (No 211015) and in Scotland (SC037789).
Also registered in the Isle of Man (No. 945) and Jersey (No. 221), and operating as a charity in Northern Ireland.
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