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1. Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program: for all individuals with aphasia looking to improve their communication skills.
2. Intensive Primary Progressive Aphasia Program: specific for individuals with primary progressive aphasia.

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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is the nationally recognized leader in rehabilitation care, and offers individuals the opportunity to work with the foremost experts in aphasia research and treatment. We provide an intensive, month-long therapy led by Leora Cherney, PhD, CCC-SLP. Here are questions you should consider when choosing an aphasia treatment program.

• Why choose an intensive program?
• Why choose Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ's program?
• What sessions are offered?
• What are the program costs?
• Am I eligible for the intensive therapy program?
• How do I apply?

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Recent studies have shown that individuals with aphasia benefit from intense treatment provided over a short period of time. This therapy regimen increases the possibility of improved communication.

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• All therapy is provided by licensed, certified speech-language pathologists who are among the most experienced in the field of aphasia treatment. Although Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is a teaching hospital, this specialized clinical program does not utilize students to provide clinical care.
• Therapy is based on the latest, evidence-based information including cutting-edge research from Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ¡¯s Center for Aphasia ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ and Treatment.
• This program is offered full day, five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 9 am-4 pm. Participants will receive 30 hours of speech and language therapy each week.
• Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ (formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) is the recognized leader in rehabilitation care, having been ranked the ¡°#1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America¡± by U.S. News and World Report every year since 1991. 

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Note: These dates are offered for a 4-week, in-person program.

• Winter: February 2 ¨C March 4
• Spring: April 6 ¨C May 6
• Summer: July 13 ¨C August 12
• Fall: October 5 ¨C November 4

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The cost of the Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program is $24,990. This covers all individual, group, and computer-based therapies for the month-long program and includes daily lunches.

Payments are required directly from the participant to Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ. At the end of the program, we will provide you with documentation including a patient statement indicating the daily charge, your payments, and a report of your weekly and overall communication progress.

Below is a payment schedule for the Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program.

Program Payment Schedule

• $5,000 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of acceptance into the program
• $6,500 is required two weeks prior to the start of the program
• Two payments of $6,745 are required in installments during the first two weeks of the program

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This program is open to all individuals with aphasia, but must be at least 18 years old. Participants should also:

• Be medically stable
• Be able to endure the intensity of the program
• Be independent in mobility and self-care, or be accompanied by a caregiver at all times

Applications will be reviewed to determine appropriateness of each individual for the program. Invitations will be on a first-come, first-served basis in response to the invitation. 

Interested participants must complete the three-part application package:

1. Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program Application
2. Physician Medical Information Form
3. Communication Report (From your current or most recent speech-language pathologist)

NOTE: Including copies of records of other hospital and rehabilitation services will also speed the application process.

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For more information or to ask questions, please call 312-238-6111. Read more about the Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program application process and apply.

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This novel treatment and education program is for persons living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) with mild or moderate symptoms. The program includes sessions for participants with PPA, as well as family members.

Programming for participants with PPA and family members will include:

• Trials of language therapies specific to their diagnosis
• Development of a home practice program
• Supportive communication strategy training for family members to better communicate with the person with PPA
• Separate support sessions for participants with PPA and family members facilitated by resource specialists including social workers, therapeutic recreation specialists, etc.

Dates: March 23-27, 2026
Hours: 10 am-3 pm
Program cost: $6,545
Location: Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, 355 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Contact: For more information, email: IAP@sralab.org.