by Jessa | Dec 29, 2022 | 2022, Past Events
Annual Holiday Party 2022Oh, what a great time we had! After a two year hiatus, we had over 140 survivors, family members, SCC staff and other folks from our community gather to eat, dance and enjoy one another’s company! A special thank you to the members of...by Amy | Nov 4, 2022 | 2022, Past Events
2022 Stroke Comeback TrailA big thanks to our entire Stroke Comeback Center community for making this year’s Stroke Comeback Trail a huge success! We had over 200 participants, ranging in ages from 3 to 90 years old, from 17 states as well as Australia and the United...by Amy | Oct 4, 2022 | 2022, Past Events
2022 Kalikie Classic Wow! What a fantastic day we had hosting the 14th Annual Kalikie Classic on September 14th at Raspberry Falls in Leesburg. We had glorious weather and so many wonderful people coming together to support the center’s mission of providing...by Amy | Jul 14, 2022 | 2022, Past Events
2022 Thriving with Aphasia celebrationWe were so pleased to welcome well over 150 Stroke Comeback Center members, family, friends and supporters on June 30th at the State Theatre for our first ever Thriving with Aphasia celebration. We gathered together to enjoy tasty...by Admin | Jun 15, 2022 | 2022, Past Events
2022 Annual Summer PicnicAfter a two year hiatus, our members were finally able to gather in person on June 5 for our Annual Summer Picnic at Lake Fairfax Park. This picnic was bigger and better than ever. We had over 100 members, friends, family members, and SCC team...by Admin | May 27, 2022 | 2022, Past Events
2022 Do More 24Together we raised over $80,000 and took the top spot on the Do More 24 Leaderboard!Thank you to all 600+ of you who gave generously during the campaign, and to everyone who shared our message and encouraged others to donate.We’d like to extend a...Stroke Comeback Center depends on private donors to keep the doors open. Our regular fee for members covers only 50% of our costs to provide quality programs. Over 25% of our members attend at a reduced fee.
Stroke Comeback Center 2024 — Skytemple
This multi-level class focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills. For native Spanish speakers; Esta clase de varios niveles se centra en la claridad del habla, el uso del lenguaje, la recuperación de palabras, la interacción social, y las habilidades auditivas. Para hablantes nativos de español.
This class is for members with significant aphasia who want to improve their word level writing skills, play word games and practice using writing as a compensatory strategy for communication.
All are welcome in this gentle mat-based or seated yoga class. Our skilled instructor will meet participants where they are with a whole-body approach to healing and mindfulness. Supporting a range of abilities and needs, this class is open to both members and care partners.
Watch select videos at home and come together to practice communication skills while discussing global leaders, entertainers, artists, activists, chosen by the group.
Join us for hand-focused fun! An emphasis on fine motor skills and hand strengthening. Class will be tailored to your needs for both the affected and unaffected hand. All levels of mobility/function are welcome.
Have fun improving arm and body range of motion, strength, and flexibility while listening to your favorite music in this upbeat class! All levels of mobility/function are welcome.
Members watch 10-40 minute TED talk or chosen documentary at home then lead related discussions to the content during class time. This class is appropriate for members communicating at the conversation level.
Each week a member chooses a topic and activities to discuss during class, such as short videos or podcasts. This class is appropriate for members communicating at the sentence or conversation level.
Communicate ideas and opinions about pop culture. Think SCC’s version of TMZ! All communication abilities are welcome. Visual supports provided.
Esta clase es para personas a aprender estrategias cognitivas para memoria, atencion, horarios, y usa de tecnologia para organizar la vida despues de un accidente cerebral a traves de lecciones y juegos./This class is for people to learn cognitive strategies for memory, attention, scheduling, and using technology to organize life after a stroke through lessons and games.
This class will improve your ability to spontaneously discuss ideas and practice public speaking skills. This group is for members who want to challenge their language with impromptu discussions of member-selected material from sources such as news articles, podcasts, and TED Talks.
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.
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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