… occupational therapy at the MGH Institute. Erler discussed Stroke Awareness Month that occurs each May. Q: Why is stroke awareness so important? Almost 800,000 people … the leading cause of serious long-term disability. Stroke awareness is crucial for several reasons, primarily because it significantly impacts early detection, … can result in more severe disability or even death. In my clinical practice, I’ve seen stroke survivors whose loved ones recognized they were having a stroke and …

… development, specifically prevention of, identification of, and intervention for children at risk for delays and disabilities in cognition, language and literacy. … story retell abilities of preschoolers during the first year of a 2-year, multi-state, randomized control trial, run by the Language and Reading Research Consortium … a great fit for my professional interests and goals to be a clinical researcher.  I have wonderful opportunities to meet and learn from researchers and clinicians from …