Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), in-person classes at the Stroke Comeback Center (in Vienna and Rockville) are suspended until further notice. However, our Virtual Programs are thriving! Check out our virtual programs under our "Programs" tab.
Join our Virtual Programs – New members welcome!
New and returning members are welcome to participate in our expanded virtual classes. Click here for more information about becoming a member.
The Stroke Comeback Center is a community of survivors of stroke and other brain trauma committed to living successful and productive lives. We are a non-profit organization that offers support along the slow road to better. Our members, our professionals, our volunteers, our coaches, and our families know that recovery continues forever. We are the only center of this kind in the Washington, DC area.
Our Center:
An initial Intake Meeting is required before joining our community. See the Programs Overview page of our website for details.
See the Center in action at a nationally aired segment: Stroke Comeback Center at PBS
Listen to our podcast “Slow Road to Better” here
Stroke Comeback Center 2021 — Skytemple
Use pictures that you take weekly as a basis for discussion. All communication abilities welcome!
Members will practice expressive and receptive spelling skills in both written and verbal formats.
For members with apraxia of speech or dysarthria who want to improve articulation and intelligibility. Use Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST TM) and Mind Over Matter program to work on motor planning.
Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a conversational level.
Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a functional level.
Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.
Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.
Read a book or listen to the audio book. Discuss the content of the reading or specific assignments. Average number of pages read per week is 50+.
Read a book or listen to the audio book. Discuss the content of the reading or specific assignments. Average number of pages read per week is 30-50.
Designed to develop basic reading abilities. Reading material and activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again.
For practicing personal and professional writing skills. For members who are able to write sentences to paragraph length.
Use your digital camera to photograph and share life events. Focus on presentation and discussion of everyday events using your pictures as support.
Use your iPad or tablet to help you speak, read, and write. For beginner users with significant aphasia and/or apraxia.
Practice communication, comprehension and number skills by playing the Price is Right!
This group is for developing basic reading abilities. Reading material and activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again.
For members with apraxia of speech. Introduction to Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST™) on your iPod, iPhone or iPad in a sequential motor planning program for beginning users.
For members with apraxia of speech. Use Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST™) on your iPod, iPhone or iPad in a sequential motor planning program.
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