08/28/2026
Being heard can make a difference for people living with aphasia, a condition that can affect a person’s ability to express or understand language.
Assistant Professor Cathy Torrington Eaton, PhD, CCC-SLP, chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the School of Health Professions, studies ways to improve communication for people with aphasia and their caregivers. She also leads the San Antonio Network for Aphasia and the Summer Aphasia Program.
Hear Dr. Eaton discuss aphasia, communication and the importance of being heard on Science & Medicine: https://bit.ly/4civtsi