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I have been blessed to be a part of the wonderful world of Speech Language Pathology. As a 30 year practitioner in the area of Aphasia, I have come to meet unique individuals who have suddenly lost their voice. Together, we set off on a journey to find either the same voice, or a new one. Communication is vital to sustaining life. We use communication to navigate throughout our day. It is my honor to be a part of an individual’s life and in guiding them down this communication journey.

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    Acceptance. I had suffered a massive ischemic stroke and resulting aphasia. I had to accept what happened, what it meant,
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  • My Stroke

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    Rita Wolkind

    Almost two years ago, I came back from trip to Israel. I was unpacking and getting ready for a family
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What is
aphasia?

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What causes
aphasia?

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What are symptoms
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What are the
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Diagnosis, recovery,
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Related
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Personal stories, short films, and perspectives that show how people live, adapt, and communicate with aphasia.

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