Flashcards for Stroke Rehab
Stroke can lead to speech and language problems, memory loss, vision loss as well as paralysis. The type and severity of side effects is unique to each person. At least ¼ of all stroke survivors experience a language impairment. This might involve the ability to speak, write and/or understand spoken and written language.
One of the key ways in which the side effects of a stroke can be treated is carefully directed, well-focused and repetitive activities. These activities need to be tailored to the side effects of a stroke. The reason these activities are important is that repetitive practice helps to move abilities located within the affected part of the brain to other regions. In short, it’s driving the rewiring of brain circuits, also known as neuroplasticity.
Why flashcards can help
Flashcards are an excellent resource for many of the activities that are helpful after a stroke.
There are 3 main reasons:
What our flashcards can teach
Our flashcards support many areas of teaching after a stroke.
How to use our flashcards
Each of our flashcard sets includes an easy to use set of instructions. There are a mix of matching, touching, sorting, acting, saying and describing activities.
These activities are typically organised in order of difficulty, with the easier activities described at the start of the guide and the more challenging ones described further on. There are activities that are appropriate for people:
- of any age
- who are verbal or non verbal
- at different stages in their level of ability
Free Download: Flashcard Activity Guides
Take the guess work out of how to use the cards by following our activity guides. With simple, step-by-step advice and helpful pictures, they’ve been designed so that you get the most out of the cards and out of each lesson with your student. Feel purposeful, organised and confident whilst you teach.
Here’s some recommendations about which products to choose and why.
The Nouns and Categories Sets are ideal for enhancing a person’s vocabulary, which is often a focus of teaching after a stroke. A robust vocabulary improves all areas of communication including listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Verbs 1 and 2 and Go Togethers can be used in so many ways. This includes a focus on syntax – putting together well formed sentences – which is the basis for clear and concise communication.
Abstract language concepts
The Prepositions and Opposites Sets are all about teaching abstract language concepts. Understanding and using abstract language can be affected by stroke. Building on these extends a person’s thinking abilities.
Our Nouns and Go Togethers Sets can be used for a range of memory and thinking activities. Memory loss and an impaired ability to think clearly are common side effects of stroke.