Programs

Despite tremendous efforts in prevention and medical treatment, stroke remains the number one cause of adult disability. Numerous studies from basic science have shown that after injury the brain has the potential to rewire, however enhancing the brain’s ability to recover requires intensive treatment and practice. Ironically, understanding what is needed for the brain to heal has occurred as funding for rehabilitation has dramatically decreased. The Stroke Center-Dallas presents a unique opportunity as a demonstration training center to provide the leadership for both treatment and training programs based on the most current knowledge regarding brain plasticity, with multiple opportunities for practice across several disciplines.

In addition to a core of allied health professionals at The Stroke Center-Dallas, graduate students-in-training provide outpatient treatment services. Utilizing students in training as well as professionals provides treatment that is cost effective. Concurrently, students in training are learning the most current neurological rehabilitation approaches.

The center operates five 6-week sessions each year. Prior to admission, qualified professionals meet with the individual, complete a comprehensive assessment and outline a plan of care. Stroke center services include speech/language therapy, individual physical therapy, occupational therapy assessment and intervention and psychosocial counseling.

Treatment Services

Professional Arm: Professionals in the disciplines of speech-language pathology, physical therapy and occupational therapy plan and carry out comprehensive rehabilitation programs for persons needing intense one on one interventions to reach specific goals. These sessions are scheduled as needed to complement the Student Training Arm.

Graduate Student Training Arm: Graduate students in the areas of speech-language pathology, physical therapy and occupational therapy gain clinical expertise by providing treatment for patients while they're supervised by professionals from each discipline.

Psychosocial Support Groups

Psychosocial support groups for individuals with stroke and their family members are provided without charge to all participants at The Stroke Center-Dallas.  These groups meet bi-weekly and are led by professional volunteers from psychiatry and social work.

Financial Information

The Stroke Center is committed to providing affordable long-term care to stroke survivors and their families. Most fees are paid for privately.  However, because the Center is non-profit, sliding fees and scholarships are available for those clients with limited resources.