Traveling with aphasia can feel like stepping into the unknown, but it doesn’t have to be guesswork. With a little preparation, you can turn confusion into confidence and prove that life is still ready for participation.

Host Genevieve shares Alvin and Jill's exact 3-Step Travel Game Plan—the system they used to make travel not just possible, but enjoyable. This system, based on the Inclusion Framework and supported by SCA™ principles, gives the person with aphasia agency and independence over their communication and environment.

Key Takeaways (The 3-Step Framework)

• Break Down the Task (Practice What Matters): Curate a small album of photos on a phone and practice a simple, one-sentence story or keyword for each. This pre-loads topics so the brain doesn't search from scratch.
• Re-Establish the Director Role (Plan the Environment): Call ahead to ask the host for a quiet zone—a dedicated corner or spare room—where your loved one can retreat if the noise or pace gets too heavy, honoring their control over energy.
• Frame It as Legacy (Confidence on Paper): Create a short, powerful self-advocacy card (e.g., "I have aphasia. Please speak one at a time and give me a little more time to respond.") to keep in a wallet, providing independent power even when words fail.

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