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Pathway to Recovery Plan Individual results will vary -- Chart shows range of possible outcomes. (See Disclaimer) Here are steps to be taken and signs of progress at each stage of recovery, based upon use of all programs and materials combined in the Whole Speech Kit with Speech Tree. Read down column #1 first. Programs and materials may be introduced at any of these steps or stages, depending on your needs. Don't worry if you aren't progressing exactly as shown. Everyone is different. |
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Able to say 0-10 or more words |
New word every 2-4 weeks |
New word every 1-2 weeks |
1 - 5 words every week |
1 or more words every day |
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Starts tracing with alternate hand or whichever is the unparalyzed side. Lefty's Tracing Sheets ORStarts with Let's Talk program. LET'S TALK Program àRepeats lessons at least every 48 hours. REBUILDING THE BODY GUIDE -----àChange in diet strengthens and rebuilds the body and brain. Supplements boost brain, improve mood & memory, prevent recurrence of brain damage. àWalks or exercises 3 times per week (with assistance), gets out in fresh air or as much as able. Does activities in the Pathway to Recovery guide.------------------à Other health problems are being taken care of, antidepressant given if needed. Caregiver's guide Survivor is allowed to sleep as much as needed while the body heals. ---------------------- Survivor gets moral support from family and is told that recovery is possible. Is told Stroke Family success stories. |
Continues to trace. Starts to draw pictures to communicate. ------------------ àMakes notebook of the words in Let's Talk. ----- àRepeats lessons every 48 hours. Understands more spoken language.
Short-term memory may start to improve. . ----- àCan do more for themselves physically. ----- àMood improves.
Is stronger and starts to exercise on their own or with less assistance.--- à
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Begins to participate in life more and find new ways to ------ à communicate.Starts with Lefty's Cue Cards ------------------ àShows signs of strengthening -- improved mood and outlook. ---------- àFamily is excited to see first signs of -- à recovery.Family gets-------- à organized--praise,encouragement, and recognition of effort. |
Traces new pictures. Enjoys drawing more and writes more consistently. ------------------ àContinues with Let's Talk plus notebook. --- àStarts to add new words relating to the ones in Let's Talk and Lefty's Tracing Sheets. Reading improves. Starts SPEECH TREEMemory continues to improve. ----- àBody is getting stronger. Mental sharpness improves with enhanced diet and supplements. Fewer aches and pains, headaches, etc.
Can walk or exercise almost everyday.
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Rediscovers interests and hobbies using their hand to repattern the brain. ---------------- àStarts with Lefty's Card Games and Speech Tree ------------------ àGets out to more social activities - tires less easily. ------------------ àFamily is excited to see more signs of recovery.
Family and friends are in full swing, with activities and ways to reinforce recovery. |
Quality of tracing and drawing is improved. Writing becomes more beautiful and natural. ---------------------- àUnderstanding more. Has finished the Let's Talk program and is moving beyond it.
Says spontaneous words that are not in any program. Makes comments.
Has more stamina and mental energy. Can read for longer period of time without tiring. ------------------------- à
Continues to exercise everyday if possible.
Becomes self- motivated.
Sees recovery as their "new job". Takes pride in their progress. --- à
Starts with Lefty's Conversation Pieces ------------------ àFeeling more confident about going out alone or to social events. Naps are still part of recovery. ------- àPeople outside the family notice signs. -- àFamily continues with activities, encouraging and reinforcing recovery. ----------- à |
Works independently. ------------------- àCan talk, read and write to various degrees. ------------------ àRemembers more easily without repetition. Spontaneous words, phrases and sentences ------------------- à
Supplements and diet continue to play a role in maintaining health and well being. ------------------- à
Still working with and making their own "Speech Trees". Can express basic needs, desires and feelings. Starts to function enough to shop, balance checkbook, write letters, etc. Responds more to conversations. Can initiate some conversation.
Survivor feels good about their recovery and themselves. Survivor and family feel that recovery will continue. |