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Leora Cherney, PhD, Named Research Chair for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Dr. Cherney to serve as chair of Think + Speak Lab within RIC’s new research hospital.
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Urmi’s Story: A Young Scientist’s Journey
A neurophysiologist's journey to recovery after a rare type of stroke.
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New Training has Loved Ones Helping Those Suffering from Aphasia
Just one month after giving birth, Ashley had two strokes. After being diagnosed with aphasia, she tries to find the right words.
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After a Stroke, an Artist Finds Help from Man's Best Friend
After having a stroke while running on the treadmill, Emily found help from an unlikely source, our therapy dog.
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New Therapies to Help Stroke Survivors Recover Language Years After Injury
Encouraging new evidence is emerging to suggest the brain's plasticity, or its ability to change and heal, may last many years after injury.
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Software Products for People with Aphasia
Oral Reading for Language in Aphasia (ORLA®) and AphasiaScripts® a person with aphasia repeatedly reads sentences out loud, together with a speech therapist.
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Brain Injury
We have 60 years’ experience studying the brain’s complexities and healing capacity.
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Aphasia
Our aphasia experts are investigating novel ways to treat aphasia through technological innovation, research studies, and unique therapeutic treatments.
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Engineering a Successful Stroke Recovery
Igal survived a stroke and was told he would not walk or speak again. This engineering professor attended our Intensive Aphasia Program to regain his abilities.
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AphasiaScripts™
AphasiaScripts™ is a software program designed for script practice. It uses a Personal Animated Therapist (PAT).
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Stretchable Electronics a ‘Game Changer’ for Stroke Recovery Treatment
Developed at Northwestern, partnering with AbilityLab, the sensor is the latest of stretchable electronics that are precise enough for advanced medical care.
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