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Stroke Recovery
Life after a stroke: recovery, communication tools and the long road home.
An AAC app for stroke survivors: what to look for
After a stroke, a communication app has to work for one hand, tired eyes and an adult life. A plain checklist for families choosing AAC, and the questions to ask the speech-language pathologist.
September 27, 20266 min read
Apraxia of speech after a stroke: what it is and how families can help
The person knows exactly what they want to say, and the words are there, but the mouth will not follow the plan. How apraxia of speech differs from aphasia, and what helps at home.
September 27, 20265 min read
Speech therapy practice at home: a family guide to the time between sessions
A therapy session lasts an hour. The rest of the week is where practice happens, and the family is usually the one setting it up. How to help without turning home into a classroom.
September 27, 20265 min read
Life after stroke: what recovery really looks like — and why slow progress is still progress.
Recovery is not a montage. It is uneven, tiring, sometimes discouraging — and it keeps going far longer than most people expect. An honest look at the road, for survivors and the people walking it with them.
May 26, 20263 min read