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Finding a Second Family at UMAP: Anna’s Caregiver Story

November 6, 2018 Caregiver, News, Success Story, UMAP

In January 2018, like many across the nation, my husband Ryan and I were recovering from the flu. Overall, though, life was good. I had started a new job, and we were just trucking along like a normal couple in…

ABA Therapy at UCCF: Data-Driven and Family-Focused

October 25, 2018 News, Services

A child uttering a single syllable might seem inconsequential, but to the clinicians who work at University of Michigan’s  Autism Consultation and Treatment Services (UM-ACTS) program, the little moments often trigger the biggest celebrations. “It is really rewarding when a…

You are Not Your Aphasia: Gene and Lisa’s Story

October 11, 2018 Caregiver, News, Success Story

As a self-described “fun-loving couple,” Gene and Lisa Simon love to camp and golf, have fun and enjoy their time together. When Gene had two strokes in one year and subsequent aphasia, of course their lives changed. But they haven’t…

Celebrate 80 Years with the University Psychological Clinic

November 10, 2018 Events, News, Psych Clinic

The University Psychological Clinic is celebrating its 80th anniversary of providing high-level services to the community and training generations of practitioners, and we want you to join us! This event is a chance for all of us to reminisce on…

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Break the Cycle of Depression

September 20, 2018 News, Psych Clinic

The cycle of depression can feel impossible to break when you’re in it — and relapse can seem inevitable. It’s the nature of the disease. “In depression, the things we go through begin to create neurological changes resulting in a…

Putting Aside the Rivalry for Recovery: A Loyal Buckeye Fan Seeks Treatment at U-M

August 7, 2018 News, Success Story

Name: Cris Assif Hometown: Champions Gate, FL Cris Assif is a self-proclaimed “Buckeye for life,” but after a stroke paralyzed the entire right side of his body and left him unable to even swallow, he knew he needed the best…

Theron & Amy: Tackling Aphasia, Together

July 26, 2018 News, Success Story

Client: Theron Coleman  Hometown: Suttons Bay, MI  Theron and Amy Coleman make a great team — whether they are working on their family-owned cherry farm or parenting their three kids. Together, they have weathered Theron’s stroke and subsequent aphasia and…

In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Al Part 2

July 2, 2018 News, Success Story

In the spirit of Let’s #TalkAboutAphasia, the National Aphasia Association‘s nationwide aphasia awareness campaign, we wanted to do just that — talk about aphasia — but we also wanted to ensure the voices of people with aphasia were part of…

In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Chris

June 28, 2018 News, Success Story

In the spirit of Let’s #TalkAboutAphasia, the National Aphasia Association‘s nationwide aphasia awareness campaign, we wanted to do just that — talk about aphasia — but we also wanted to ensure the voices of people with aphasia were part of…

In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Theron

June 21, 2018 News, Success Story

In the spirit of Let’s #TalkAboutAphasia, the National Aphasia Association‘s nationwide aphasia awareness campaign, we wanted to do just that — talk about aphasia — but we also wanted to ensure the voices of people with aphasia were part of…