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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Aphasia Conference Plenary Sessions

Proposal for Aphasia Nova Scotia Symposium
- one and half day symposium to "Talk About Aphasia"

Day 1: Aphasia Nova Scotia (Aphasia Atlantic)

How Is It Now (Representative of The Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Clinic)

Neurotransplantation (Dr. Ivan Mendez)

Neuroplasticity and Aphasia (Dr. Michael Merzenich)

Principles of Neurorehabilitation and Aphasia Recovery (Dr. Jacqueline Hinckley)

Stronger After Stroke (Dr. Peter Levine)

Intensive Language Program (Elizabeth Allard)

Panel Discussion on Neuroplasticity:
Dr. Micheal Merzenich
Dr. Peter Levine
Dr. Jacqueline Hinckley
Dr. Stephen Philips
Dr. Ivar Mendez
Representative of Hearing and Speech Clinic

Dinner: Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Merzenich (Brain Fitness)

Day 2: Aphasia Nova Scotia (Aphasia Atlantic)

Morning:
Proposal for publically funded language program and intensive programs in Nova Scotia (???)

Group Breakout to Discuss and Report Findings (include people with aphasia in the discussions).

Appoint a Task Force for a formal proposal of Aphasia Treatment and Continuing Education for Aphasia Recovery to the Government.

MY THOUGHTS....

What do you say... Dr. Michael Merzenich, Dr. Ivar Mendez, Dr. Stephen Philips, Dr. Peter Levine, Pat Arato, Dr. Jacqueline Hinckley and Elizabeth Allard are you up for the challenge?

Time to write this blog: 2 hours

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