"Learning is a life long process"

Vidtionary

Video + Dictionary

Videos Bring Language to Life

Instead of using language to define a concept, Vidtionary uses videos. Created for English learners, this video dictionary is equally useful for people with aphasia.

See Neurons High-Def

I talked about Discover article from September issues.  It is a new imaging technique to see the brain damage.

Create a Sentence with "DO" or "MAKE"

Click the list for Important Expressions with "Do" and "Make".

"English is Fun" on Facebook

Pinterest and Facebook are important pieces for my recovery.  This is the magic-- I am on Facebook everyday but don't see all the resources.  One day I am on Pinterest and was directed back to a great resource on Facebook.  I discovered a grammar resource.  It has fresh content everyday.  The grammar page is "English is Fun".  Social media is helpful when you find relevant information for people with aphasia.

Neuroplastic & Attention

I think it's helpful to know the four areas of attention: Focus, Sustained, Selective, and Alternating. My goal is to build longer sustained attention for my language and social situations.

ARC Ohio Retreat

I know living with aphasia can be confusing, frustrating and isolating. Aphasia Recovery Connection Retreats are an opportunity for people with aphasia to overcome these challenges and be inspired to re-connect with life.
 
Two Memorable Things in July 2015 at the ARC Ohio Retreat were supporting 1) ARC Members Presentations & 2) the "Neuroplastic Rehabilitation Principles" talk with
Bill Connors.


Bill Connors is my Speech Language Pathologist.  After my stroke in April 2011, I met Bill the following November. Working online with Bill was instrumental for my recovery.
 
Bill Connors founded Aphasia Toolbox and specializes in combining technology, neuroscience and learning theory with current evidence and research to advance the treatment of aphasia and related disorders.