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Stroke stricken brains retrained to read via tactile method
A stroke left Bill unable to read or spell and even afraid of signs. Georgetown University researchers led by Rhonda Friedman test tactile kinesthetic reading, tracing letters on the palm to trigger letter memories. After six months he can read some words, with researchers noting the technique may help many stroke survivors with alexia.
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Bill
Columbia
Georgetown University
Friedman
Louis Quatrano
NIH
al Center For Medical Rehabilitation Research
Quatrano
Georgetown
Rhonda Freldman
Georgetown University Medical Center