“Helen Wulf, stroke survivor and person with Aphasia, provides an extremely rare and personal glimpse into what it,s like to live with Aphasia, or the loss of access to the language network of the brain after a brain injury. She wrote this book after dedicating year to her stroke recovery.”
The following are the 10 quotes from her book. “The speech therapist help the patient feel excitement in making the slightest progress. It is easy for the patient to set unattainable goal for himself and the therapist is invaluable in helping him realize that progress is made in turtle steps. Smiles and touches do wonders. Happy laughing heals.”
“Verbal communication, speaking, and interpreting, is so vital to being human that many assume when one loses that ability one lose his mind. His mind is still churning, probably working overtime. It’s his brain that’s been bashed.
I feel wonderful about coming to therapy because at first I couldn’t do these things that I can do now. Before coming to therapy, I couldn’t do things like speaking words as much as I do now. I think that’s because of Kristen, the student clinician and the hard work that I have put in.
Saleemah
Buffalo State Stroke and Hope Aphasia Support Group 