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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
In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Chris
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…
Jun 28, 2018
In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Theron
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…
Jun 21, 2018
In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Cris
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…
Jun 14, 2018
In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Al
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…
Jun 6, 2018
The Ripple Effect: The Benefits of the U-M Aphasia Program Three Decades Later
Client: Kevin Tholin Hometown: Kewanee, Illinois It has been decades since Kevin Tholin attended the University of Michigan Aphasia Program — but he credits his time spent at U-M with making those years more valuable to him. “I’ve been working…
Apr 23, 2018