… of both the spoken and written word. Within the brain itself, aphasia results from damage in a specific area of the brain. There are two types of the condition – … great effort. There are other subtypes of aphasia as well, all of which result from damage to different language areas in the brain and all of which make successful … who will finish the program in September, “I was able to see firsthand how support from a speech pathologist would have helped and I want to be able to be that for …

… facilitating team building and collaborating with each other. Pictured here from left to right, Amy Donabedian, PP-OTD ‘25, Paula Boylan, PP-OTD ‘23, Nikki … facilitating team building and collaborating with each other. Pictured here from left to right, Amy Donabedian, PP-OTD ‘25, Paula Boylan, PP-OTD ‘23, Nikki …

… language, and brain activity. To jump start the initiative, four faculty members from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders have been named Tedy’s … , mentored by CSD Chair Dr. Marjorie Nicholas, have been awarded seed funding from the Institute that they will use to collect pilot data with the goal of using it … inaugural director.  “They will engage directly with stakeholders and seek input from stroke survivors and their care partners.” The three grants are: “ Identifying …

… States, someone has a stroke, and every 3 minutes and 14 seconds , someone dies from one of those strokes. For those that survive, the recovery services, support, … Wilson practices walking, sitting, and standing, along with transferring to and from seats. He notes that this last skill is a challenge, but important so that he … with Wilson, noted: “Gary has been a great client for the students to learn from due to the challenges he faces following his cerebrovascular accident.” Through …

… Yet it did.  Understanding the grit and determination it takes to recover from an injury or impairment is a key factor in Veo becoming a physical therapist; … feels empowering.”   Running a marathon has always been a dream for Veo. Hailing from Belmont, MA, she has always set her sights on the Boston Marathon. She ran … be top of mind on Marathon Day, April 20.  “There is pressure, but the support from everyone has helped me stay grounded,” she attributed. Although she will …

… the Aphasia Center, and the Tabor/Connor Occupational Therapy Center. Experts from each of these centers will collaborate on addressing the complex and highly … suffered a stroke in 2005 at the age of 31. In his recovery, he received care from Massachusetts General Hospital and underwent rehabilitation at the Spaulding … the Aphasia Center, and the Tabor/Connor Occupational Therapy Center. Experts from each of these centers will collaborate on addressing the complex and highly …