For the past year, I have been directing the music program at the Snyder Center for Aphasia Life Enhancement in Baltimore, Maryland. Using the members’ own words, I have written a song entitled “One Day at a Time” that reflects the determination and resilience of this inspiring group of people. Since February 2014, we have…
My husband of just over 20 years awoke from surgery to remove a massive tumor from his brain with aphasia. He went into surgery in the morning speaking his last words normally and struggled for many months after surgery to reconnect and communicate as he used to. Unfortunately, just a few weeks shy of our…
In my opinion, there are two approaches to aphasia therapy: treating the deficit and treating life participation. It is an absolute honor and pleasure to have the ability to work full-time at a University as a speech-language pathologist/clinical supervisor treating persons with aphasia and their families/caregivers, as well as supervising graduate students. I supervise CSD…
A few years later, Avi traveled to Israel for two years to initiate studies in biology. While there, he also furthered his passion in emergency medicine by becoming certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This choice was to dramatically shape his life later. Avi came back to the US to complete his Bachelor of…
Okay, my Aphasia is transient. I do not have aphasia all the time. I had a head injury years ago and the older I get, the more I have trouble speaking. I’m not sure what triggers it, but I’m thinking maybe tiredness or stress. Not having it all the time makes it hard to work…
This article originally appeared in Stroke Connection – American Stroke Association – Jan./Feb. 2004 Now 10 years later, I present a story about determination, willpower and a “can do” attitude for people who have aphasia. Anyone, my opinion, can achieve almost anything if you have a good attitude and persistence no matter what the circumstances. I hope…
After a moderate traumatic brain injury in 2004, I lost most of the prior 2 years, and much of my speech… well, other than four letter words (A-YEP!). It took several years to not stammer, but I still would get simple tasks confused. The quote and title here is one that my eldest daughter found…
Hello everybody my name is Jerry and I am a caregiver to my loved one Suzanne. Suzanne had a massive stroke a little over 13 years ago and was given 3- 6 months to live! I am so glad she proved the doctors wrong. Suzanne is quite a special lady and is such a caring…
Had a major stroke Need help with commucation Wish I was normal back to my normal self Miss family and friends
On June 20, 1995, John, age 55 had a massive stroke and was left with Aphasia. Because of my faith I have always believed that the Lord was in control of my life; that He had a plan. Did I believe that now when my security (John’s good job and health) had been stripped away?…