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AI and Aphasia: Overcoming Communication Barriers - S3 Ep 8 with Jez Hodgkinson
Episode 8
Wednesday, 22 October, 2025
Send us a textAI and Aphasia: Overcoming Communication BarriersIn this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue' podcast, Jez shares his personal journey with Aphasia following a severe stroke in 2016. He discusses the challenges he faced in communicating and how he overcame them by starting a local Aphasia support group during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jez also delves into his long-standing interest in AI, dating back to the 1980s, and explains how AI has significantly advanced in recent years. He introduces an AI-powered app he developed to assist Aphasia sufferers in recalling words more easily. The conversation highlights the potential of AI to support individuals with communication difficulties while noting the broader implications of AI technology in society.00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:15 Overcoming Aphasia: Personal Journey01:28 Community Involvement and Support Groups03:17 Introduction to AI and Early Experiences05:14 Developing an AI App for Aphasia15:41 Practical Uses of AI in Daily Life22:27 Challenges and Future of AI25:17 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSay Aphasia Group Winchester and Southampton https://www.sayaphasia.org/winchesterSupport the showSupport the show: Donate Now This podcast is funded by https://www.bas.org.uk To watch Jonathan’s film: https://tipofmytonguefilm.comhttp://x.com/buffaloloungeukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhirons/ https://www.instagram.com/buffaloloungeThe Tavistock Trust for Aphasia websitehttp://aphasiatavistocktrust.org
