Speech and Language Therapy in Primary Progressive Aphasia

Speech and Language Therapy in Primary Progressive Aphasia

From Dementia Researcher Vodcast by Dementia Researcher

March 19, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 332

About this episode

The episode discusses the role of speech and language therapy in diagnosing and supporting individuals with Primary Progressive Aphasia.

Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a group of language led dementias where communication difficulties appear before memory loss. Despite this, diagnosis can often take years and access to specialist support remains inconsistent. In this episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, Dr Annalise Rahman Filipiak speaks with Professor Jason Warren , Dr Anna Volkmer and Dr Jacqueline Kindell about the role of speech and language therapy in diagnosing and supporting people living with PPA. The discussion explores why diagnosis is often delayed, how speech and language therapists contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and care pathways, and why early referral can make a meaningful difference for patients and families. The conversation also looks at international differences in access to services, the importance of communication support across the course of the condition, and the growing global movement to improve awareness through Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness Day. PPA Awareness Day 2026 - speechtherapyppa.com/ppa-awareness-day About the guests Jason Warren - Professor of Neurology at University College London and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. His…

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Annalise Rahman Filipiak, Dr Anna Volkmer, Professor Jason Warren, Dr Jacqueline Kindell

Topics covered

  • Primary Progressive Aphasia
  • speech and language therapy
  • diagnosis
  • multidisciplinary assessment
  • communication support

Keywords

  • dementia
  • communication difficulties
  • early referral
  • access to services

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