Communication Access Topic Sheet for Aphasia Conversations

The Communication Access Topic Sheet is a preparation aid for practitioners and communication-support providers working with people with aphasia. It helps capture priority conversation topics and content areas so future interactions can be more accessible, relevant, and person-centered.

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Tool guide

Learn more about this tool

Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.

When It Is Used

Use the sheet before an upcoming supported conversation or when building general communication access information that partners can revisit.

What It Captures

The sheet captures reported topics, specific content notes, accessible keywords or representations, source when known, and completion state.

Important Limits

The tool does not assess aphasia severity, infer topic importance, generate unsupported topic categories, or create a communication board.

Is this an aphasia assessment?

No. It is a topic preparation sheet for accessible conversations, not a diagnostic or severity assessment.

Can the person with aphasia contribute directly?

Yes. A person-facing contribution view may be used for simple topic/content entry, with support as needed.

What happens to sample demo topics when I save?

Sample demo topics are not saved as real client data. Saving keeps the tool and reusable setup choices.