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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Stroke Comeback Center in Vienna and Rockville will be closed until further notice. On-line classes are now being offered. Please check out our Virtual/On-line programming under our "Programs" tab.

   

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Research Opportunities

 

Check out area research opportunities that you may be appropriate for!

  • Medstar Exoskeleton Study (click here for info)
  • The BUILD study with the Cognitive Recovery Lab (click here for more info)
  • All Cognitive Recovery Lab studies can be viewed here: https://www.cognitiverecoverylab.com/new-page-1/

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    Book Club IV
    • Reading material activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again. Average number of pages per week is 15-20. Members can read, listen or both.
    Arts and Culture
    • Members will virtually visit and discuss museums and sites In the USA and around the world. What’s on your bucket list? All communication levels are welcome.
    Edit It
    • Emphasizes writing at the sentence level with emphasis on correct grammar and spelling. Editing tools in Microsoft Word will be utilized
    Read Out Loud
    • For anyone who wants to work on reading comprehension, retention and reading efficiency. Emphasis is on oral reading.
    TV Talk
    • Watch the show at home and come together to practice communication skills while discussing a currently popular TV series.
    Social Writing
    • Aimed at practicing personal writing skills for social connection, including social media posts, greeting cards and emails. For members who are able to write words and sentences.
    Selected Topics IV
    • Group is appropriate for those with limited verbal output. Focus is on communicating about topics of interest using visual supports, yes/no responses and multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.)
    Supported Conversation Together
    • This is a class for both the SCC member and a communication partner. For emerging communicators with significant aphasia and/or apraxia or those who want to practice the technique of supported conversation with a family member/friend. This class will focus on practicing tools and techniques to improve the accuracy and efficiency of giving and receiving information with those who know more than they can say.
    Gentle Adaptive Yoga
    • This multi-level adaptive yoga class encourages participants to stretch and strengthen muscles, improve balance and stability, relax the mind, and grow a stronger connection to beneficial breathing practices and movement awareness. Practices are primarily seated, with some standing practices as appropriate and suggested modifications given for all levels.
    Yoga For All Abilities
    • This class is designed for stroke survivors and/or their care partners. Some participants use a chair for support and some do not. Students encouraged to listen to their own bodies, accepting what it is able to do.
    Virtual Vacation
    • Take a virtual vacation every week! Group members will present previous travel destinations or research a vacation spot and present to the group for discussion. All communication abilities welcome!
    Taboo Topics
    • Discuss and debate member selected taboo topics which change weekly. We will discuss adult topics, agree to disagree and walk away friends. This is a class for those who communicate at a sentence level.
    Crosswords
    • This class uses online crossword puzzles from major newspapers to practice word finding, spelling, and multiple meanings of word.
    Poetry and Songs
    • This class explores poems and songs about a weekly topic to practice figurative language, like metaphors.
    Good News
    • Members bring in a fun or uplifting story to discuss with the group. Targets talking, listening, and reading.
    Body & Mind Yoga
    Practice holistic wellness of body and mind using yoga and qigong. Combine stretching, breathing, meditation, and energetic movement to relieve stress and tension. Exercises include standing postures as well as seated postures which can be done in a chair. Classes are easy and fun and are designed to help maximize your wellness.
    Word Games III
    • Challenge your language through use of games. Focuses on vocabulary, spelling, and word retrieval skills. For members who communicate at a supported or multi-modal level.
    Talk It Out
    • This group is appropriate for members who want to discuss what’s on their mind at the conversational level.
    Wh Questions
    • This group is for members who want focused practice on understanding and using wh-words (who, what, when, where, why).
    Life in Pictures

    Use pictures that you take weekly as a basis for discussion. All communication abilities welcome!

    Helping Hand
    • for all members who want to stretch, strengthen and use their arms and hands
    • get tips on adaptive techniques, equipment and life hacks to make getting everyday activities done
    Word Games II
    • Challenge your language through use of games. Focuses on vocabulary, spelling, and word retrieval skills. For members who communicate at a functional level.
    What's the Word III
    • Focuses on structured practice with word retrieval exercises and strategies. For members who benefit from multi-modal strategies and supported communication.
    What's the Word II
    • Focuses on structured practice with word retrieval exercises and strategies. For members who communicate at a functional level and frequently can’t find the right word.
    Word Games I
    • Challenge your language through use of games. Focuses on vocabulary, spelling, and word retrieval skills. For members who communicate at a conversational level.
    Spell It Out

    Members will practice expressive and receptive spelling skills in both written and verbal formats.

    What’s the Word?
    • uses specific word retrieval strategies and word games to help pull the words you know are in there up to the surface
    • for members speak at the phrase and sentence level
    Reading Strategies
    • Use supported strategies to read (or listen) and then discuss a variety of content, a few pages at a time.
    Art
    • Members will participate in a weekly art project.
    • Different mediums will be explored.
    Poetry and Prose
    • focuses on creative writing and speech intonation
    • for members who are reading and writing in sentences or more
    What’s Trending
    • discuss current events, politics free
    • focuses on expressing an opinion and rapid conversational pace
    Big Ideas
    • improve ability to spontaneously debate ideas and practice public speaking skills
    • for members who want to challenge their language with impromptu discussion of topics and TED Talks
    Solve the Mystery
    • practice reading, memory strategies, reasoning & language skills as you solve a mystery that unfolds weekly with new clues
    • for members who read at the paragraph to page level & express ideas with phrases to sentences
    Write Your Story
    • for members who want to write daily using journal prompts, guided autobiography or personal reflections
    • phrase to sentence level writing ability required
    Clarity is Key

    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.

    Music Therapy
    • Uses music as a tool to address language and communication, physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional goals.
    • Participants are encouraged to make choices and contribute ideas regarding types of music presented and instruments played.
    • Sessions will add an element of fun and relaxation while participating research-based therapy.
    Joy of Cooking
    • Focuses on reading and following recipes and numerical concepts.
    • Uses planning & problem solving to sequence steps of recipes, calculate serving sizes and measurements.
    • A variety of communication levels can participate in this group.
    Number Crunchers
    • For anyone who wants to work on math, numbers and numerical concepts.
    • This group focuses on accurate comprehension and expression of number.
    • Number games are included.
    Start Your Motor
    • This group emphasizes communication through use of motor speech practice, automatic speech tasks and scripting for core functional words / phrases.
    Gentle Yoga
    • All levels yoga class. Beginners, stroke survivors, and able-bodied are welcome.
    PPA: Live and Learn
    • For members with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). Learn strategies to maximize communication and activities to stimulate language. 9-week session only
    Current Events
    • Communicate ideas and opinions about current topics in news, sports and pop culture. All communication abilities welcome. Visual supports provided.
    Work Out Your WORDS™
    • Think, Say, Do
    • Pair physical movement with speech to exercise, stretch and practice your words
    • Improve health, mood and energy through exercise
    • Have fun with Coach Randy, stroke survivor, who is running the group!
    Writing Toolbox II
    • for practicing personal writing skills
    • for members who are able to write words and sentences
    Ask the Expert
    • each week have the opportunity to talk to different experts and get your questions answered about physical recovery, recreational opportunities, new research and ways to live better
    • communicate with peers and learn from each other
    Cyber U.
    • take a free online course and discuss ideas, concepts and newly learned information
    • course will be determined by group during week 1
    • for members who want to challenge their memory, language and learning skills
    • for members who are considering back to school or work
    Stronger than You Think Fitness
    • This class will work on improving strength, mobility, balance and agility by doing fun cardio and resistance exercises.  We will add activities to exercise our brains as well.  All levels are welcome.
    Text Me
    • Structured practice reading and writing text messages on your smartphone. Members should bring their own device.
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    Selected Topics

    Selected Topics I

    Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a conversational level.

    Selected Topics II

    Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a functional level.

    Selected Topics III

    Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.

    Selected Topics IV

    Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.

    Book Club

    Book CLub I

    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+.

    Book Club II

    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.

    Book Club III

    Designed to develop basic reading abilities. Reading material and activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again.

    Trivia
    • practice word retrieval skills and strategies while having fun answering questions in a game format
    • use technology to practice having face-to-face conversations and connect with other survivors from home!
    Tech 4 U
    • practice with assistive technology (apps, software, modified keyboards, screen readers, etc) to help connect to the digital world
    • for members new to or rusty with technology
    Solve the Mystery
    • practice reading skills, memory strategies, reasoning and language skills as you solve a mystery that unfolds each week with new clues
    • for members who read at the paragraph to page level and express ideas with phrases to sentences
    Survivor Round Table
    • for members interested in telling their story, discussing issues related to stroke and aphasia, and being part of a survivor community
    Listen Up
    • listen to a podcast on your iPad, iPhone or computer
    • discuss the content of the listening assignments
    Presentation II
    • for members who would like to improve their presentation and public speaking skills
    • use guides and support to develop short presentations on assigned topics, give your presentation to the group for constructive feedback
    Memorable Moment
    • practice organization, memory, and communication skills by reviewing pictures taken each week
    • learn the basics for iPhone and Android cameras
    • All communication abilities welcome!
    Card Games
    • focus on speech clarity, language use, memory and numbers as you learn and play different card games taught by group members
    Get It Done
    • Focus on functional hands-on task completion while practicing listening and talking skills.
    • This group is designed to increase independence, functional task completion and use of language skills.
    Book Club I
    • 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+.
    Yoga
    • all levels class
    • beginners, stroke survivors and able-bodied are welcome!
    Number Crunchers
    • For anyone who wants to work on math, numbers and numerical concepts.
    • This group focuses on accurate comprehension and expression of number.
    • Number games are included.
    Selected Topics I
    • Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a conversational level.
    Magic of Music
    • Music and singing are used to facilitate fun, communication and language.
    • A variety of communication levels can participate in this group.
    Presentation Group
    • For practicing brief presentations.
    • For members interested in returning to work, participating in meetings, giving community speeches or just polishing their ability to speak in public.
    Memory 101
    • Learn and practice strategies to recall and retain information for improved daily functioning.
    • Tablets and smartphones will be used.
    All About Me
    • Practice sharing personal stories via speech, writing or any modality.
    • Learn about other members and practice recalling what you learned.
    • Practice initiating a conversation, turn-taking and general personal social skills.
    Communication Toolbox
    • emphasizes communication through use of gestures, writing, pictures, and apps to get out both the basics and the fun stuff
    • for members with significant aphasia or apraxia
    Storytellers
    • use photos and mementos to share your life stories
    • for members who use phrase to sentence-level speech
    Sentence Builders
    • This group focuses on constructing complete sentences in a variety of patterns.
    • This group is for those members with aphasia who consistently express their ideas at the phrase level.
    Brain Challenge
    • Keep your brain active through use of games.
    • Focuses on basic memory, attention, organization skills and strategies.
    Fun & Fitness
    • exercise your brain and body
    • all levels of mobility and fitness welcome
    Presentation Group
    • For practicing brief presentations.
    • For members interested in returning to work, participating in meetings, giving community speeches or just polishing their ability to speak in public.
    Mind Over Matter™
    • For members with apraxia of speech to practice using the VAST™ program using an innovative application of video technology and the Mind Over Matter™ apraxia program.
    Book Club III
    • read a book, or listen to the audio book
    • discuss the content of the book
    • this group allows members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again
    Book Club II
    • 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.
    All Talk
    • Uses a “constraint induced” format to encourage sentence level speech (no writing or gesturing!)
    • For members who speak in phrase to sentence level
    Explain It
    • uses a “constraint induced” format with logic games to encourage specific vocabulary in speech (no writing or gesturing!).
    • for members who speak at the sentence level or higher
    Keep Current
    • discuss and debate current events supported by audio and video clips
    • emphasis on use of memory strategies to retain discussed content from week to week
    Cognitive Strategies
    • Focuses on learning and using specific strategies to improve high level thinking skills to increase overall independence.
    Writing Toolbox I

    For practicing personal and professional writing skills. For members who are able to write sentences to paragraph length.

    Writing Toolbox III
    • for practicing personal writing skills
    • for members who write at the word or short sentence level
    Writing Toolbox IV
    • for practicing personal writing skills
    • for members who copy or write at the word or short sentence level
    Parts of Speech
    • focused practice on specific parts of speech, including verbs, prepositions and adjectives
    Slow Road to Better
    • for members interested in telling their story, discussing issues related to stroke and aphasia and being part of a podcast production
    Selected Topics I
    • Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a conversational level.
    Selected Topics III
    • Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.
    Selected Topics II
    • Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a functional level.
    Escape This!
    • Focus on speech clarity, language use, and problem-solving as you work with your group to solve the escape room puzzle.
    Presentation I
    • for members interested in returning to work, giving community speeches or polishing their ability to speak in public
    • prepare a brief presentation on an assigned topic to present to the group for constructive feedback
    Summer Games
    • have fun outside playing cornhole, bocce, and ladder ball while working on your balance, strength, numbers and communication
    • use the Wii or play poker on rainy days
    • all communication abilities are welcome!
    Creative Corner
    • enjoy a mix of music, art, cooking and outings while using your communication skills
    • try out a new hobby
    • all communication abilities are welcome!
    What's the Word
    • Focuses on use of specific word retrieval strategies and complex language at a conversational level.
    • For members with mild word retrieval deficits.
    Verbs
    • Focuses on regular and irregular verbs, accurate verb tense usage and vocabulary expansion.
    • Must be able to produce verbal speech at the word to phrase level.
    Total Communication II
    • For emerging communicators with significant apraxia and/or aphasia.
    • Group focuses on use of alternative communication systems, multi-modal communication strategies and the Mind Over Matter™ apraxia program.
    Total Communication I
    • For members with persistent apraxia and/or aphasia.
    • Group focuses on basic vocabulary and use of verbal and nonverbal strategies.
    Technology 4 U
    • Structured practice with mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, and laptops) and apps that can be used to improve communication and life!
    • Bring your own device.
    • Intended for new technology users.
    Team Work
    • Work together to play a game or complete a project.
    • Get moving, get talking and have some fun!
    • All communication ability levels welcome.
    Sharks
    • Practice communication, comprehension and number skills by debating episodes of Shark Tank or playing cards.
    Selected Topics III
    • Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.
    Selected Topics II
    • Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a functional level.
    Prepositions
    • Focuses on comprehension and expression of prepositions in a variety of conversational contexts.
    Organize This!
    • Focus on organization and planning while learning strategies to recall and retain information to improve daily task performance and route finding.
    Meeting of the Minds
    • Focuses on auditory comprehension, basic functional communication and social interaction.
    • This group is primarily for members with fluent aphasia.
    Magic of Music
    • Music and singing are used to facilitate fun, communication and language.
    • A variety of communication levels can participate in this group.
    It’s Your Move
    • Communicate your choices, read directions, write your score and plan your strategy all through games! All communication levels welcome.
    Group Think
    • Get peer input on favorite gadgets to make life easier, apps to make life fun and thoughts on vexing life issues. All are welcome!
    Computer Group
    • Learn the basics of email and internet searching.
    • Learn to use templates to help write emails.
    • Learn to use software to facilitate writing skills.
    Community Outing
    • For anyone who wants to improve their communication skills in the community.
    • Must be independent with mobility.
    Book Club III - Reading for Life
    • Designed to develop basic reading abilities.
    • Reading material and activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again.
    Aphasia Will Not Be Silent
    • For members who want to contribute to our blog by writing their stories about life after stroke.
    • Also open to members who wish to work on personal writing projects.
    All Talk Basics
    • Uses a “constraint induced” format to encourage sentence level speech (no writing or gesturing!)
    • For members who speak in single words and short phrases
    Writing Toolbox III
    • Designed to practice personal writing skills. For members who write at the word or short sentence level
    Hands On
    • Allows hands on trials of new technology, gadgets and fitness options for members of all communication abilities.
    Writing Toolbox II
    • Aimed at practicing personal writing skills. For members who are able to write words and sentences.
    Music and Art
    • use music and art to stimulate your brain
    • support communication and language through singing and drawing
    Journal Group
    • use supports and templates to write about weekly events, then share what you’ve done with the group to work on writing and speech
    Facts & Opinions
    • ask and answer wh- questions about presented news stories and discuss your opinions.
    Photolog

    Use your digital camera to photograph and share life events. Focus on presentation and discussion of everyday events using your pictures as support.

    Tech Support

     

    Use your iPad or tablet to help you speak, read, and write. For beginner users with significant aphasia and/or apraxia.

    The Price is Right

    Practice communication, comprehension and number skills by playing the Price is Right!

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    Reading for Life

    This group is for developing basic reading abilities. Reading material and activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again.

    VAST™

    VAST™ Basics

    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.

    VAST™

    For members with apraxia of speech. Use Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST™) on your iPod, iPhone or iPad in a sequential motor planning program.

    Note: The SpeakinMotion logo, VAST and VAST logo marks are used under license from SpeakinMotion.