Austin Speech Labs is a 501(c)3 approved nonprofit organization in Austin, TX. It is Austin's first innovative program to provide intensive speech,language and cognitive therapy for underserved and uninsured and stroke survivors. Our mission is improve quality of life for underserved and uninsured stroke survivors by reengaging them into their social and professional lives.
May is a National Stroke Awareness month, Austin Speech Labs hosted it's 3rd annual event "One Word At A Time" to raise awareness about stroke in our community. Stroke survivors perseverance, courage and patience inspires all of us every day to keep going and never give up. They recover one word at a time to sentences and conversation over years. It takes a whole community support to help stroke survivors regain speech and we are thankful to our wonderful community in helping us provide faith, hope and smiles to stroke survivors and their caregivers.
Speech Therapy Key to Stroke Rehab, But Many Miss Out (By Amanda Gardner)click here to see
Pat Crow, a successful political campaign manager, suffered a stroke in July of 2008. The stroke brought Pat's life to a stand still. When Pat started therapy in September, she could not remember any names or speak coherently. She made amazing progress with intensive therapy at ASL. Click on the image above to watch Pat's recovery.
Angie Malone a stroke survivor and ASL client - Read about her recovery on Austin American Statesman article on Jan 15th,2011 click here to see
