I have dysarthria and find it hard to speak and wondered if anyone would be interested in a safe space to practice speech in a safe place on zoom?
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Me and @SimonInEdinburgh initially to take on admin on this
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That’s an excellent idea 
Have you looked into aphasia groups in your own area at all? I attend one once a month which is run by the Stroke Association.
To be honest I found it a relief as much as anything We we’re all in the same boat, some worse, some better than me, and I didn’t have to explain, apologies or excuse my speech. We even do trips out together which I found really helped boost my confidence to try talking in the beginning, and you can learn some useful coping strategies from the other members.
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I hope it can just be a safe space for people who will get used to who is there and maybe can’t get out. Zoom’s loads cheaper than taxis
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That’s fair enough, something to consider further down the line maybe
In the meantime Zoom is a good idea I wouldn’t mind joining in if we can sort a time that’s suitable 
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Well I know at the moment I’m free this Sunday and next Thursday…for how long is anyone’s guess 
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Yes the normal Thursday group can be a little overwhelming, and wouldn’t achieve much for aphasia if too many.
The days I’ve given are only because next week is turning out to be a particularly busy week for me. Only because I’ve signed myself up for a couple of short fitness courses for run by AgeUK, and now I’m even struggling to fit in the gym 
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My apashia is on and off. Sometimes I have no problem, others, it is there in stuttering the…the…the’s…while I try to find a word, or a thought that was just there. I generally get that when I am most tired or overwhelmed. Because it is not all the time, I will generally just give up and save the thought and the socializing for a later day, if it comes up again. If I had it all the time, I would not, as I know practice got me to the point I am at. (remember we are all different and do not take that as a judgement of any kind) Talking can cause me to tire easily, as well as listening, or thinking can. If you would like, I will try to join you once you find a time that works. I explained myself so you could decide if I am Aphased enough to join.
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Yeah another days probably better
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I’m with @garethc970, a different day for sure, as 2 in one day might be too much for some.
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Friday at 11 say? @SimonInEdinburgh
Can I join please? It sounds like a great idea.
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