Piet and Ellen: easier conversations with pictures and Express Me

Ellen Dijkhuizen

Published 8 February 2026

Afasie op de kaart

For Piet and Ellen, daily life changed when aphasia made talking hard. They started using simple pictures and Express Me on the iPad to keep everyday conversations calmer and clearer.


These small adjustments mean less frustration for both of them. By pointing to pictures and tapping words, Piet can take part in chats about the people and moments that matter most.

Piet and Ellen: easier conversations with pictures and Express Me