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800 Vinial Street, B408
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone:
724-494-2534
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What do you know about aphasiatoolbox?
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Editor's Note - Sharon Rennhack:
Most people know something about aphasiatoolbox - our newsletter, for example. However, most do not know that aphasiatoolbox is the
leading telepractice company focused on adults with aphasia. They may also not know that we incorporate
mindful and neuroplastic therapy as part of our rehabilitation program and that we include custom protocols in
Aphasia Sight Reader as part of our program and treatment.
My stroke was October 2010; I've come very far in my recovery during these 6 years by using the aphasiatoolbox tools and methods. And, many other aphasiatoolbox clients have similar recoveries and results - including going back to school, back to work, getting on with their lives.
In this and upcoming editions, our clients talk about aphasiatoolbox: how they selected us, how we work together, what a typical session looks like, and what they like about aphasiatoolbox. Yes, we're blowing our own hornn!
In this month's edition:
Bill Connors interviews Jody Davis, a caregiver; she offers her view and testimonial on aphasiatoolbox.
In his Tele-tip of the Month, Bill Connors discusses how traditional therapy and ATB differ.
See our current news/events on stroke/aphasia.
For information on how we can help your recovery using our aphasiatoolbox program, contact us at information@aphasiatoolbox.com OR schedule a free consultation with our therapists.
Aphasiatoolbox®: Where Real, Aggressive Aphasia Recovery Happens Everyday.
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Bill Connors interviews Jody Davis
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In this month's edition - and upcoming editions, we turn to our clients and caregivers. They talk about the use of telepractice and our aggressive approach to aphasia recovery. As you know, each person with aphasia has different problems and issues; consequently, each person's outcomes can be different.
In this edition, Bill talks to Jody Davis, a caregiver and coach.
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Update on Aphasia Sight Reader
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We have changed the format of the Aphasia Sight Reader Modules. They are now listed by the speech or language domain we are working on. The list now includes:
- Cognitive: memory; cognitive flexibility; attention.
- Orthographic: keyboarding; flash spelling; spelling.
- Phonological: AphasiaPhonics; sounds; syllable structure.
- Pragmatics: discourse; narrative; conversation.
- Semantic-Lexical: word recall; fluent word recall; numbers.
- Syntactic: sentence patterning; verbing; conjugation.
This improvement should enhance our treatment, practice and recovery efforts.
The aphasiatoolbox® staff.
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Bill Connors discusses:
How is the aphasiatoolbox Program different and unique?
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Ask Bill or Sharon a question about aphasia and recovery
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Bill Connors is an SLP with over 40 years of experience in aphasia treatment.
Sharon Rennhack is an aphasiatoolbox practice coach, newsletter editor and an ex -aphasiatoolbox client.
What do you want to know about aphasiatoolbox or about aphasia? Contact us at information@aphasiatoolbox.com . ADD the name - Bill or Sharon.
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Bill Connors. |
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Bill Connors will present on: "Aphasia-Apraxia Therapy: Exploiting Neuroplasticity and Mindfulness", on October 1, 2016 in Houston, TX.
This highly interactive presentation will share with SLPs innovative treatment protocols, materials and technology-based tools that enhance clinical skills and assist in the integration of existing scientific evidence and patient values into aphasia rehabilitation. The use of mindfulness techniques to mitigate aphasia stress will be introduced and practiced. The presentation format will include: lecture, discussion and active participation.
Time and Date:
Saturday, October 01, 2016 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Houston, TX
Location for the October 1 event:
Register here and click on the link: http://tirr.memorialhermann.org/professional-resources-education/aphasia-apraxia-therapy/
1333 Moursund Street
Houston, TX 77030
2nd Floor - Research Conference Center
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Stroke/Aphasia News and Events
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1.
Anemia Boosts Stroke Risk, Study Finds
Older stroke survivors suffering from anemia-a lack of red blood cells-may have higher odds of dying, researchers report. Among thousands of stroke patients, those who were anemic had a 1.5 to two times higher risk of dying within a year compared with patients without anemia, said Dr. Phyo Myint, lead researcher on the new study.
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Global Study: Stroke Largely Preventable
Ten risk factors that can be modified are responsible for nine of 10 strokes worldwide, but the ranking of those factors vary regionally, says a study led by researchers of the Population Health Research Institute of McMaster University. Prevention of stroke is a major public health priority, but the variation by region should influence the development of strategies for reducing stroke risk, say the authors of the study published in The Lancet.
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Post-Stroke Stress
A closer look at challenging factors for both patients and caregivers.
Researchers inject an experimental stem cell treatment into the damaged cervical spine of a recently paralyzed young man, restoring a level of function into his hands and arms.
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Acupuncture Rivals Drug Therapy For Aphasia Recovery After Stroke
Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of aphasia after a stroke. Acupuncture patients regained the ability to communicate through speech and written language at a similar rate as drug therapy patients.
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Telepractice Brings Aphasia Therapy to Your Home
Guest blogger and speech-language pathologist Beth Dolar answers your questions about telepractice - an exciting new way for people with aphasia to use technology to improve communication after a stroke.
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Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic completes first Intensive Aphasia Program in Kansas
The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing (SLH) Clinic at Wichita State completed its Intensive Aphasia Program in August, the first of its kind in Kansas.
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Delivering virtual group support for people with aphasia
Researchers from City, University of London and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry have received a £158,111 grant from the Stroke Association to deliver group support for people with aphasia through a virtual island called Eva Park.
Events:
The National Stroke Association hosts the Comeback Trail 5K Walk/Run in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Oct. 8 at 8:30 a.m. at Huizenga Plaza, Bubier Park. In addition to Fort Lauderdale there are Comeback Trail events in Cincinnati, Springfield, Mass., on Long Island, N.Y. and in Nashville, Tenn. this fall. There is also Your Trail, Your Way on Sept. 10 for everyone not in one of those cities. Check out http://www.comebacktrail.org for more info.
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724-494-2534
information@aphasiatoolbox.com
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