My Experience with dysphasia
Less Words, More Respect by Monica Clarke
ISBN 0951513125
In 1995 Monica’s husband suffered a severe stroke.
This highly personal and honest account describes her emotions as she battled for him in hospital when he could not explain that he was in pain, and fought for his right to be consulted about medical procedures.
The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly - Le scaphandre et le papillon
Jean-Dominique Bauby
After suffering a massive stroke at the age of 42, Jean-Dominique was left with locked-in-syndrome: completely paralysed, with the exception of his left eyelid, so that he could only communicate by blinking.
ISBN 978-0375-70121-4
Buy from your local bookshop for approx £7
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The Man who lost his language by Sheila Hale
A Case of Aphasia: Revised Edition
'A moving insight into the redemption of a great man... provocative - and uplifting.', Robin McKie, The Observer.
Published by Jessica Kingsley.
ISBN 978-1-84310-564-0
buy from your local bookshop approx. £14, or buy 2nd hand.
Books published by Connect UK
Stroke and Aphasia handbook
Easy-to-understand information on all aspects of life following stroke. For people with stroke and aphasia and their relatives.
£20.00 plus £3.50 postage and packing.
Better Conversations
Tips, ideas and inspiration to help relatives and friends have better conversations.
£7.50 plus £1.50 p&p
Volunteering A Guide for People with Aphasia
Advice, tips and guidance for people with aphasia who would like to volunteer (includes DVD).
£7.50 plus £1.50 p&p
Having a Stroke Being a Parent
Advice, tips and guidance for parents living with stroke and aphasia.
£7.50 plus £1.50 p&p
Contact
Tel 020 7367 0846
Coping With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler
Diane Roberts Stoler is a Neuropsychologist who sustained traumatic brain injuries years ago.
From her own experience and extensive research, she has written a practical guide for professionals, families, and individuals coping with acquired and traumatic brain injury..
Talking to Your Doctor
Is one of a series of publications designed to facilitate a conversational partnership between Healthcare Professionals and people with aphasia - based on techniques developed by the Aphasia Institute, Toronto, Canada.
Cost - $ 42 canadian dollars, plus shipping
A Time to Speak - out of print (June 09)
Positive Ideas for helping with speech problems
Book to help people with aphasia - particularly for volunteers, friends and family members.
Published by Chest, Heart & Stroke Assoc
ISBN 0901548464
Ask your local bookshop for a 2nd hand search !!
Stroke - at your fingertips
Guides you through the stages of recovery
In this inspiring guide, three leading experts answer over 280 questions from patients.
After Stroke
David M Hinds
David made a full recovery from 2 major strokes.
He provides a warmly personal and practical step-by-step recover plan. He stresses the value of the 3 “p’s” – Patience, Positive Attitude and Perseverance.
ISBN 0 7225 3885 5
Buy from your local book shop for approx £8
'My Year Off ' by Robert McCrum
Rediscovering Life After a Stroke
McCrum was the literary editor of the Observer when at the age of 42 stroke struck.
He has written this book about his year of recovery.
ISBN 0 3303 5240 7
Buy from your local book shop for approx £8
Cracked
Recovering after traumatic brain injury
This is the story, in her own words, of Lynsey's quest to discover her identity and, eventually, to come to terms with her disability.
ISBN - 9781843100652
Buy from your local bookseller for approx £16
Brain injury and returning to employment
A Guide for Practitioners
ISBN 1843-10292-7
Brain Attack - The Journey Back
Liz Pearl
This anthology is a unique collection of 33 original entries written by victims, survivors and heroes about their recovery journeys from Stroke.
ISBN 0-9738040-1-7
Cost: US Dollars 20
Living with Brain Injury
Philip Fairclough
ISBN 1843-10059-2
buy from your local bookseller for approx £11
Stroke Survivor by Andy Mccann
A Personal Guide to Coping and Recovery
ISBN - 1843-10410-5
ISBN 13 - 978-1843-10410-0
buy at your local bookseller for approx £10
Technology for Communication and Cognitive Treatment:
The Clinician’s Guide
Book by Joan Green -
A revolutionary approach to enhance treatment outcomes for people with speech, language, learning and cognitive disabilities.
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