And if you don’t mind, you can write your message to the other party as you gradually improve your communication.
To accelerate your speech formation and comprehension, you could consider reciting nursery rhymes or simply reciting your favorite celebrities’ names.
You can also watch the news and try to imitate the presentation skills of the broadcaster. Yes, practice doesn’t hurt.
Can the other party in the conversation help?
When it comes to recovering your communicational skills after a stroke, it takes two to tango. The other party – family and friends – contributes significantly to the efficiency of a stroke survivor’s verbal expression.
First is the pressure they put on the individual (who had the stroke) when he/she speaks. It is crucial not to discount their intelligence because of the stroke attack. Commonly, it is their communication skills – not their cognitive capacity – that are impaired.
Be patient enough to allow the recovering patient to finish their sentences. Jumping in abruptly in on them midway or finishing their sentences for them is a terrible no-no.
Given that their comprehension capacity may not be as excellent as it used to be (before the stroke), ensure you are conveying your message to them as succinctly as possible. Avoid convoluted sentences and lean more towards short and quick sentences.
Don’t be in a hurry when you speak to them, and don’t pressure them to grasp your sentences as speedily as you spurt them out.
Remember that an individual recovering from a stroke needs as much concentrated focus on an activity to be efficient. They may not be the best at multi-tasking. Therefore, when you notice this individual is engaged in another activity, strive not to talk to them.
If you notice them disinterested in what you are saying, kindly stop. Otherwise, you may inadvertently overwhelm them with pressure.
Conclusively, recovering your communicational skills after a stroke will not happen overnight. Don’t expect to spit out your favorite rap verses too soon, dear.
Yes, there may be relapses along the way, and you – and your loved ones – must be patient enough to let recovery takes its full course.