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Josh and Lauren’s Story: Finding a Support System – At Home and at UMAP
Josh and Lauren Mathews Hometown: Nashville, TN Six years ago Josh Mathews suffered a brain injury when he was attacked outside a bar. In an instant, everything changed for Josh and his wife, Lauren. He was left unable to speak,…
Jan 25, 2019
Joe’s Story: Using Art to Describe Aphasia
Joe Iovino, U-M class of 2018, recently visited UMAP to share a project he made about aphasia. His mother had a stroke when he was very young and she was working toward aphasia recovery while he was growing up. Joe’s…
Dec 11, 2018
Psych Clinic Celebrated 80 Years with Successful Open House
The University Psychological Clinic recently hosted an 80th anniversary open house at the Mary A. Rackham Institute. Many from the history of the clinic visited, including previous training fellows from various years. U-M Rackham Dean Michael Solomon spoke about the…
Dec 1, 2018
UMAP Featured as a U-M Story of Our State
The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) makes a difference in peoples’ lives. Because of this, the University of Michigan Stories of Our State series chose to feature UMAP, showcasing the impact our program can have on not just the…
Nov 20, 2018
Finding a Second Family at UMAP: Anna’s Caregiver Story
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…
Nov 6, 2018
ABA Therapy at UCCF: Data-Driven and Family-Focused
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…
Oct 25, 2018
You are Not Your Aphasia: Gene and Lisa’s 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…
Oct 11, 2018
Putting Aside the Rivalry for Recovery: A Loyal Buckeye Fan Seeks Treatment at U-M
Name: Cris AssifHometown: 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 treatment…
Aug 7, 2018
Theron & Amy: Tackling Aphasia, Together
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 their…
Jul 26, 2018
In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Al Part 2
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 our…
Jul 2, 2018