Ususally rehabilitation doctors know a bit more about it than family doctors. A speech therapist is probably your best bet. In Caplan's Stroke (2000) he...
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ANY ot ANY course will prepare " hands " on experience ! I have 8 years of higher educating and continue to fell as if tat tome was a waste of time T he time...
Hi! I'm trying to organize a group for people with aphasia (like me!) in Northern Virginia. We can discuss current events, hobbies, books, etc. We can help...
... yes of ... I'd love to get a job too! I was in college for 5 years (BS) and then 8 years on the job. My stroke was almost 2 years ago. Do you know what you...
... 8 ... then ... sorry , I pushed the wrong button. Now, as I was saying, you might need to 1) go to a class for cognitive skills. 2) take a test to see...
Aphasia Group So many individuals that are affected with aphasia , do have suggestions concerning group meetings in your area ? We have a aphasia that meets...
Actually, I do. I went to ATP (Aphasia Treatment Program) in the CA Hayward University for awhile. Many people there have a group in Hayward once a month in a...
... Wow, sorry about that date! I've been tested with the "Western Aphasia Battery" and the "Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Exam". I hope it helps... -Andy...
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Hi Linda, I also am a new member!! I have written to the moderator to see if I was even in the right place, but haven't heard from anyone YET!! In the...
Hi Marlene and Lynda, amazing I signed up for this list a long time ago, there was some traffic, recently there has been little. My husband had a stroke 5...
O Wow Sharon!!! Your post was a wonderful breath of spring air to me (that's one with HOPE-of-LIFE in it!!!) YES! My sister Cheryl has a GREAT family support...
you explained it perfectly, and I understand exactly what you are talking about! I have a website for Canadian stroke survivors, but the information is useful...
see? and I just KNEW everything you just said: in my HEART at least! *grin*!! This helped me a LOT to SEE that!!! I TRIED going to the site you provided but...
My son puts this up for me on the Carleton University Engineering students web and it may not be working on Sunday evening -- try again later, he is actually...
Hi Marlene and Lindsay, I am here too. My best friend was downed with a stroke and left with aphasia two years ago. She continues to make progress every day. ...
Marlene, One of the stages of handicaps is denial. Hang in there. When reality sinks she'll want you there. It may take time and patience. Mary ... ...
Neither do I, but it is a word that is often used when speech therapist are going to discontinue therapy. I think it often has to do with when the insurance...
I snuffed a stroke 15 years ago and was unable to speak , walk and think ! I have learned to ot use a computer , one handed ! Toll your husband , it is a...
Hi Tom, so very good to hear from you!!!! My sister is the one who suffered the stroke...let's see....um....Feb.19th...so that was what? 42 DAYS ago!!! She is...
How is the cycling in Wisconsin Tom? Near your conference? My husband is getting himself a new bike, and our plan is to cycle lots of places! Personally the...
