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Jeanne Gallée, PhD CCC-SLP @jgallee.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I'm delighted to share that the Progressive Aphasia Communication Toolkit (PACT) is out now: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... This work was made possible by the 95 clinicians, researchers, people living with PPA, and partners who dedicated their time, wisdom, and resources.

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The Progressive Aphasia Communication Toolkit (PACT): a strengths‐based approach to multidomain evaluation for intervention

INTRODUCTION Assessments of communication for people living with primary progressive aphasia (PwPPA) remain limited. This work describes the development of a strengths-based, ecologically valid inst...

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Dr Anna Volkmer @annavolkmer.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

📢 We’ve extended the deadline for the @icppa.bsky.social conference call for papers to *22nd January*! 🥳 Looking forward reading all your wonderful submissions! ✍️ Submit your abstract here: www.speechtherapyppa.com/icppa-confer... @jgallee.bsky.social @fernerodgers.bsky.social @rtslt.bsky.social

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ICPPA Conference Call for Papers | Speech Therapy PPA

Call for papers for the International Conference on Primary Progressive Aphasia (ICPPA) 2026 in London, UK. Submit abstracts by January 22, 2026.

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Dr Anna Volkmer @annavolkmer.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Only 15 days to get that abstract submitted for the 1st ever International Conference on Primary Progressive Aphasia @icppa.bsky.social Did you know Prof Gorno-Tempini is our keynote speaker? With Dr Chris Hardy & Dr Cathy Taylor-Rubin as invited speakers! www.speechtherapyppa.com/icppa-confer...

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ICPPA Conference Call for Papers | Speech Therapy PPA

Call for papers for the International Conference on Primary Progressive Aphasia (ICPPA) 2026 in London, UK. Submit abstracts by January 15, 2026.

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Jeanne Gallée, PhD CCC-SLP @jgallee.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Honored to be this year’s recipient of the National Aphasia Association Outdrive Aphasia PPA Grant! Even better to receive it alongside my (Bluesky-less) grad school partner-in-crime 😀! aphasia.org/naa-research...

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Maya Henry @mayalhenry.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

International Conference on PPA Updates: The meeting will now be July 16-17th, just after #AAIC in London, UK. The Call for Papers is ready! Abstract submissions are due 1/15/2026. tinyurl.com/ICPPACall #ICPPA2026 #PPAResearch @annavolkmer.bsky.social @icppa.bsky.social

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Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

“The report’s main point is surprisingly simple: people living with #dementia can still set goals, learn strategies, and adapt their lives with the right support … #rehabilitation is about focusing on what a person can still do and helping them do it for as long as possible.” #slpeeps #cog-comm

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Jeanne Gallée, PhD CCC-SLP @jgallee.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Very proud to share my first investigation of components of verbal expression in early-onset and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease dementia, with important clinical implications for communication care in these popularions alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Facets of language performance in early‐onset and late‐onset Alzheimer's disease dementia

INTRODUCTION Early-onset Alzheimer's disease dementia (EOAD) is characterized by more pronounced cognitive decline than late-onset AD dementia (LOAD). Characteristic performance in spoken language r...

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The Association For Frontotemporal Degeneration @theaftd.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

There’s still time to register! Join us on 9/25 for The Lived Experience with FTD: The Road to an FTD Diagnosis & hear stories from our community about the challenges, resilience, & lessons found on the journey to an FTD diagnosis. 💻 Save your spot: bit.ly/3JLiqUL Sponsored by AviadoBio

Promotional image for an AFTD HelpLine webinar titled 'The Lived Experience with FTD: The Road to an FTD Diagnosis' scheduled for September 25, 2025, featuring two individuals having a conversation in a modern office setting. The event issponsored by AviadoBio.

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Jeanne Gallée, PhD CCC-SLP @jgallee.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I am so honored to have received the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia. Thank you to my team and colleagues for making it possible!! mednews.uw.edu/news/Gall%C3...

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Jeanne Gallée receives Distinguished Scholar Award | Department of Medicine News

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Dr Anna Volkmer @annavolkmer.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

What an amazing day! Webinars in UK, USA, France, Greece, Italy & Canada to celebrate the 1st PPA awareness day Thank u to all contributors! @mayalhenry.bsky.social @jgallee.bsky.social @smgrasso.bsky.social @sharonmantonucci.bsky.social @ppaphasiaawareness.bsky.social

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Jeanne Gallée, PhD CCC-SLP @jgallee.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Today is the first ever Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) awareness day! Tune in live for the US-based webinar here: aphasia.org/event/intern... Recorded versions here: speechtherapyppa.com/ppa-awarenes... #PPAawareness @mayalhenry.bsky.social @smgrasso.bsky.social @sharonmantonucci.bsky.social

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Rosemary Townsend @rosemary-townsend.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

#PPAawareness day is here! 🙌🏻 motivated,inspired & shaped by people living with #PrimaryProgressiveAphasia & driven by a community of international #SLT #SLP s who believe in better access to therapy support & resources. Huge thx to the amazing @annavolkmer@bsky.social & @dyscoveraphasia

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Jeanne Gallée, PhD CCC-SLP @jgallee.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

The inaugural international PPA Awareness Day is coming up!! We are so excited to share our webinar with you and are grateful for the National Aphasia Association’s support.

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Dr Anna Volkmer @annavolkmer.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

2-weeks till PPA awareness day 4 April! Webinar link: speechtherapyppa.com/ppa-awarenes... This wk we are sharing another podcast, this time created with student speech & language therapists abt the UCL PPA clinic: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e... #PPAawareness @ppaphasiaawareness.bsky.social

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Dr Anna Volkmer @annavolkmer.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

4-weeks till PPA awareness day 4 April! Webinar link: speechtherapyppa.com/ppa-awarenes... Why is speech and language therapy important for people living with PPA? We asked people with PPA, families and professionals. Watch our video abt it! #PPAawareness @ppaphasiaawareness.bsky.social

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Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness @ppaphasiaawareness.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

5-weeks till PPA awareness day 4 April! Webinar link: speechtherapyppa.com/ppa-awarenes... Book launch at UCL for the 2nd Ed of our book - 16 international co-authors writing about PPA! 15% off J&R Press NOW at: www.jr-press.co.uk/product/asse... #PPAawareness @ppaphasiaawareness.bsky.social

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Maya Henry @mayalhenry.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Collaborative work led by Dr. Anna Volkmer - An international core outcome set for primary progressive aphasia (COS‐PPA): Consensus‐based recommendations for communication interventions across research and clinical settings alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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An international core outcome set for primary progressive aphasia (COS‐PPA): Consensus‐based recommendations for communication interventions across research and clinical settings

INTRODUCTION Interventions to treat speech-language difficulties in primary progressive aphasia (PPA) often use word accuracy as a highly comparable outcome. However, there are more constructs of im...

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Jeanne Gallée, PhD CCC-SLP @jgallee.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

A tremendous endeavor: sign up today! I am very much looking forward to being in the virtual audience!

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