Making written information aphasia friendly

Written Communication

  • use large font size - 14 or larger
  • use a Sans Serif font - (e.g. Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, and many more)
  • use short clear sentences
  • leave plenty of space between lines
  • use at least 1.5 spacing between lines
  • use clear headings to signpost information
  • highlight the key points
  • bold - (be careful not to over use, because it feels like shouting)
  • bullet points
  • text boxes to highlight important information
  • use numbers (1, 2, 3) instead of words (one, two, three) 
  • do not use block capitals (you lose the shape of the word)

For longer documents

  • add a brief summary (3-4 bullet points) at the beginning of the document for those who can't read it all
  • divide the information into topics

include:

  • an index
  • a helpful words section at the back

Using pictures

  • photos are often better than clip-art, although not always
  • put pictures near the text where appropriate
  • use the appropriate picture for the context
  • use a picture that describes the idea, not the word (e.g. do not use a picture of a cup of tea for 'making a cup of tea', show someone making the tea)
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