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Articles by Carolyn Bruce
Which blueberries are better value? The development and validation of the functional numeracy assessment for adults with aphasia
Procedure PWA completed three sessions lasting approximately 30–45 min each. Figure 8 contains details of each session's contents. PWA were encouraged to take a break at each midpoint and complete the sessions on different days to limit fatigue, however, most completed the two Gorilla sessions on the same day. Controls completed one Gorilla session lasting approximately 30 min (Figure 8). Participants used hyperlinks to access the Gorilla sessions.
Training flexibility in fixed expressions in non‐fluent aphasia: A case series report
Abstract Background Many speakers with non-fluent aphasia (NFA) are able to produce some well-formed word combinations such as ‘I like it’ or ‘I don't know’, although they may not use variations such as ‘He likes it’ or ‘I don't know that person’. This suggests that these utterances represent fixed forms. Aims This case series investigation explored the impact of a novel intervention aimed at enhancing the connected speech of individuals with NFA.
Coronavirus won't stop Manitowoc library's summer Battle of the Books
Carolyn Bruce, For USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 8:39 a.m. CT May 13, 2020 Poster for Manitowoc Public Library's summer 2020 Battle of the Books competition. (Photo: Provided) The Battle of the Books is still on this summer, and Manitowoc Public Library is eager to defend our six-year winning streak! What is Battle of the Books? It’s a Manitowoc-Calumet Library System book trivia competition.
Gillis Memorial Church Dedicates New Parking Lot
By Carolyn Bruce, Special to the AFRO On Tuesday, October 22, Pastor Darryl P. Gould, Sr. and members of the Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church, in Northwest Baltimore, along with city and state officials gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the church’s new parking lot.
‘What's cooking?’ A comparison of an activity‐oriented and a table‐top programme of therapy on the language performance of people with aphasia
Background Many people with aphasia have word‐finding difficulties, with some showing particular difficulties with verbs. Picture‐naming therapy is often used to improve naming, but gains are usually limited to therapy items and do not transfer to conversation. Therapy where words are produced in sentences and in real‐life activities may be more effective.
Guest Commentary: Lean Budget Supports Fair Wages for Teachers, Staff
With the recent recognition as “Healthiest City in America,” our city has a lot to be proud of – walkability, access to healthy food and exercise options and great schools. Our school system prides itself in playing an essential role in the wellbeing of our city. We all hear time and time again from new families, “we moved here for the schools” and notice real estate ads boasting, “Falls Church City Schools!” Our school system not only teaches our children, it increases the value of our homes.
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