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Introduction
Part I: Our World Turned Upside Down
0. Intro and Table of Content
1: Where's Matt?
2: Crippling News
3: No Hope
4: Our Son
5: The Ties That Bind
6: Intensive Care
7: Tethered to Death
8: Emergency Call
9: United Front
10: The Decision
11: The Meeting
12: Stabilization and Life Preservation
13: Support
14: Early Mobilization
15: Two Physical Therapists
16: Engaged
17: Discharge Planning
18: Benevolence, Please
19: Pins 'n Needles
Part II: Surviving Behind Us, Thriving Before Us
0. Intro Part 2
1. Rehab-In the beginning (TOC)
20: Two Worlds Collide
21: Momma Bear Bristles
22: Previous Identity: K-12
23. The New Matt
24. Assimilating
25. His Daily Routine
26. The Early Days
27. Engaging Matt and Family
28. Unsettling News
2. Rehab-In the middle
29. Sarah
30. Mom's Boot Camp (May)
31. Physical Therapy
32. Occupational Therapy & Nursing
33. Speech Therapy
34. Mom's Boot Camp (June)
35. Public Outcry
3. In The Home Stretch
36. Postsecondary Education
37. Engaging Matt and Family
38. Mom's Boot Camp (July)
39. Physical Therapy
40. Occupational and Recreation Therapy
41. Speech Therapy
42. Mom's Boot Camp (Late July-August)
43. Preparing For Home
Part 3: Home
0: Intro and Table of Content
44: Homecoming: Reclaiming Life
45: Before the Speed Bump-Our Marriage
46: Beyond the Manual-Raising Matt Again
47: Navigating the World Within and Beyond the Walls
48: Rebuilding Matt-A Team Effort
49: The Hidden Complexity of Simple Tasks
50: Autumn's Embrace-Rekindling Life's Simple Pleasures
51: The Grind and the Gain-Building Independence
52: Reclaiming Control-A Family's Journey with Bowel & Bladder
53: The Other Full-Time Job-Matt's Affairs
54: Mom's Boot Camp: The Home Front
55: Mom's Boot Camp: Beyond the Home
56: Breaking the Silence-Reclaiming Matt's Voice
57: Weaving the Threads: Jacqui's Occupational Therapy
58: The Art of the Push-Eric's Physical Therapy
59: Regaining Function Through Matt's Eyes
60: New Rhythms-Dance, Visitors, & Thanksgiving
61: A Season of Miracles-Progress & Promise
62: The New Year's March
63: The Underdog Race-Rebuilding Mind, Voice, & Self
64: Steps Towards Independence-Home, Health, & Community
65: Marriage Under Strain
Part IV: The 2nd Year
0- Intro and Table of Content
66: Celebrating the Unimaginable
67: Reclaiming the Body: The Physical Catalyst
68: My New Vocation: Home-Bound PT
69: The Gait Dilemma
70: Vision Therapy: Recalibrating Sight and Balance
71: One Word at a Time: The Battle for Speech
72: From Prompting to Proficiency: ADLs
73: Bypassing the Circuitry: The Internal Network
74: Surprising Returns: From Guesswork to Self-Correction
75: Thinking Outside the Box
76: Literacy and Communication: Reacquiring the Tools
77: Reaching Back: The Return to Engineering
78: Marriage: The Push-and-Pull Dynamics
79: What was...What is...What will Be: Grief, Loss, and Acceptance
80: No Pass or Pause: Life's Relentless Demands
81: Branching Outward: The Return of Joy
82: The Practical Life: Household and Community Integration
83: The Willing Apprentice: Building Competence
84: Reconnecting: The Cell Phone Journey
85: Rebuilding the Machine: Brain Training
86: Robotics: Recalibrating the Man
87: Soundtrack of a Revival
88: True Depth of Faith and Love
Part V: Pouring the Foundation: Rebuilding the Structure
0. Pouring the Foundation: Rebuilding the Structure
89. Speech, Cognition, Everything Engineerin
90: Neural Remapping and Cognitive Stamina
91: Thinking Outside the Box-New Therapies & Home Ventures
92. The Reflex Experiment-Reclaiming the Midline
93. Vision Circumventing the Damage
94. Everything that Adds Spice to Life
95. The Practicum-Advancing Life Competencies
96. From Grunts and Misspellings to Literature
97. Weathering a Storm of Frustration-
98. Emotional Camouflage- Terms of Engagement
99. The Alchemy of Yeast and Will
100. Below the First Percentile-Anosognosia, Dyslexia, Oh My!
101. Compiling the Mind and Tongue
102. Reclaiming the Computer Geek
103. Panning for Gold Resources and Agencies
104. The Peripheral Field Test- A Paradox
105. Tech Wingman and Me-Parallel Processing
106. Community-The Unfolding Canvas
107. Discord-The Simmering Triad
108. Of Paper Boats and Shifting Tides
109. Redemption-The Teacher Return
110. Moving On-The Buffalo Horizon
Part VI: 5th Year and Beyond
0: Part VI:
111: Template
Video: Thrive in Recovery: 7 Year Review
Matt's Background
Sarah's Background
Remembering . . .
Matt's Early Memories Post TBI
Resources
Resources - Table of Content
Resources
What We Did & Other Ideas
Matt Must Be Active to Reclaim His Life
Be Active - At Home & Elsewhere
Independent Living Skills Checklist
Be Active - New & Old: Friends, Places, and Events
Therapy Descriptions
1. Speech Therapy
2. Physical Therapy
3. Occupational Therapy
4. Vision Therapy
In-depth Topics
Matt's Speech and Cognition
1. In The Beginning: April 2018
2. Second Year (April 2019-20)
3a. Third Year (April 2020-21)
3b. Third Year (April 2020-21)
Simple Tasks - Yet So Complex
Cognitive & Language Home Tools
Book Recommendations
Workbooks and Activities
Training Apps & Websites
Academic Life-Long Learning
Financial Matters
For Family Members
Individual Benefits & Work Return
Work Benefits The Individual Has
State & Federal Disability Benefits
Return to Work
Reasonable Accommodations
Financial Assistance
Other Options
Legal Matters
Family and Caregiver Resources
Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Get Help: Home or Elsewhere
Facilitating Care
Caregiver - Internet Resources
Caregivers -AARP Resources
Caregiver Books & Articles
Advocacy
Regional & National Services
Agencies
Call 211-Essential Community Services
Housing and Transportation
Livable Communities
Housing Considerations
Housing Accommodations
Day Habilitation Programs
Sample Daily Activities & Monthly Calendar
Transportation
Support Groups and Counseling
Grieving the Loss of Who They Were
Other Ideas
Physical Activity & Exercise
Equipment Closets
Faith
God Touches My Life
God's Character Revealed Through Songs
Christian Devotions
Others Describe Faith Journey
Encouragement & Hope
Poems
Music
Quotes
Matt's Road to Recovery
Home
Bulletin Board
What's Matt up to today?
New Content
Feedback & Comments Opportunity
Upcoming Events
Spreading the NEWS
Contact Us Form
Our Story
Our Story & Copyright
My Book
Introduction
Part I: Our World Turned Upside Down
0. Intro and Table of Content
1: Where's Matt?
2: Crippling News
3: No Hope
4: Our Son
5: The Ties That Bind
6: Intensive Care
7: Tethered to Death
8: Emergency Call
9: United Front
10: The Decision
11: The Meeting
12: Stabilization and Life Preservation
13: Support
14: Early Mobilization
15: Two Physical Therapists
16: Engaged
17: Discharge Planning
18: Benevolence, Please
19: Pins 'n Needles
Part II: Surviving Behind Us, Thriving Before Us
0. Intro Part 2
1. Rehab-In the beginning (TOC)
20: Two Worlds Collide
21: Momma Bear Bristles
22: Previous Identity: K-12
23. The New Matt
24. Assimilating
25. His Daily Routine
26. The Early Days
27. Engaging Matt and Family
28. Unsettling News
2. Rehab-In the middle
29. Sarah
30. Mom's Boot Camp (May)
31. Physical Therapy
32. Occupational Therapy & Nursing
33. Speech Therapy
34. Mom's Boot Camp (June)
35. Public Outcry
3. In The Home Stretch
36. Postsecondary Education
37. Engaging Matt and Family
38. Mom's Boot Camp (July)
39. Physical Therapy
40. Occupational and Recreation Therapy
41. Speech Therapy
42. Mom's Boot Camp (Late July-August)
43. Preparing For Home
Part 3: Home
0: Intro and Table of Content
44: Homecoming: Reclaiming Life
45: Before the Speed Bump-Our Marriage
46: Beyond the Manual-Raising Matt Again
47: Navigating the World Within and Beyond the Walls
48: Rebuilding Matt-A Team Effort
49: The Hidden Complexity of Simple Tasks
50: Autumn's Embrace-Rekindling Life's Simple Pleasures
51: The Grind and the Gain-Building Independence
52: Reclaiming Control-A Family's Journey with Bowel & Bladder
53: The Other Full-Time Job-Matt's Affairs
54: Mom's Boot Camp: The Home Front
55: Mom's Boot Camp: Beyond the Home
56: Breaking the Silence-Reclaiming Matt's Voice
57: Weaving the Threads: Jacqui's Occupational Therapy
58: The Art of the Push-Eric's Physical Therapy
59: Regaining Function Through Matt's Eyes
60: New Rhythms-Dance, Visitors, & Thanksgiving
61: A Season of Miracles-Progress & Promise
62: The New Year's March
63: The Underdog Race-Rebuilding Mind, Voice, & Self
64: Steps Towards Independence-Home, Health, & Community
65: Marriage Under Strain
Part IV: The 2nd Year
0- Intro and Table of Content
66: Celebrating the Unimaginable
67: Reclaiming the Body: The Physical Catalyst
68: My New Vocation: Home-Bound PT
69: The Gait Dilemma
70: Vision Therapy: Recalibrating Sight and Balance
71: One Word at a Time: The Battle for Speech
72: From Prompting to Proficiency: ADLs
73: Bypassing the Circuitry: The Internal Network
74: Surprising Returns: From Guesswork to Self-Correction
75: Thinking Outside the Box
76: Literacy and Communication: Reacquiring the Tools
77: Reaching Back: The Return to Engineering
78: Marriage: The Push-and-Pull Dynamics
79: What was...What is...What will Be: Grief, Loss, and Acceptance
80: No Pass or Pause: Life's Relentless Demands
81: Branching Outward: The Return of Joy
82: The Practical Life: Household and Community Integration
83: The Willing Apprentice: Building Competence
84: Reconnecting: The Cell Phone Journey
85: Rebuilding the Machine: Brain Training
86: Robotics: Recalibrating the Man
87: Soundtrack of a Revival
88: True Depth of Faith and Love
Part V: Pouring the Foundation: Rebuilding the Structure
0. Pouring the Foundation: Rebuilding the Structure
89. Speech, Cognition, Everything Engineerin
90: Neural Remapping and Cognitive Stamina
91: Thinking Outside the Box-New Therapies & Home Ventures
92. The Reflex Experiment-Reclaiming the Midline
93. Vision Circumventing the Damage
94. Everything that Adds Spice to Life
95. The Practicum-Advancing Life Competencies
96. From Grunts and Misspellings to Literature
97. Weathering a Storm of Frustration-
98. Emotional Camouflage- Terms of Engagement
99. The Alchemy of Yeast and Will
100. Below the First Percentile-Anosognosia, Dyslexia, Oh My!
101. Compiling the Mind and Tongue
102. Reclaiming the Computer Geek
103. Panning for Gold Resources and Agencies
104. The Peripheral Field Test- A Paradox
105. Tech Wingman and Me-Parallel Processing
106. Community-The Unfolding Canvas
107. Discord-The Simmering Triad
108. Of Paper Boats and Shifting Tides
109. Redemption-The Teacher Return
110. Moving On-The Buffalo Horizon
Part VI: 5th Year and Beyond
0: Part VI:
111: Template
Video: Thrive in Recovery: 7 Year Review
Matt's Background
Sarah's Background
Remembering . . .
Matt's Early Memories Post TBI
Resources
Resources - Table of Content
Resources
What We Did & Other Ideas
Matt Must Be Active to Reclaim His Life
Be Active - At Home & Elsewhere
Independent Living Skills Checklist
Be Active - New & Old: Friends, Places, and Events
Therapy Descriptions
1. Speech Therapy
2. Physical Therapy
3. Occupational Therapy
4. Vision Therapy
In-depth Topics
Matt's Speech and Cognition
1. In The Beginning: April 2018
2. Second Year (April 2019-20)
3a. Third Year (April 2020-21)
3b. Third Year (April 2020-21)
Simple Tasks - Yet So Complex
Cognitive & Language Home Tools
Book Recommendations
Workbooks and Activities
Training Apps & Websites
Academic Life-Long Learning
Financial Matters
For Family Members
Individual Benefits & Work Return
Work Benefits The Individual Has
State & Federal Disability Benefits
Return to Work
Reasonable Accommodations
Financial Assistance
Other Options
Legal Matters
Family and Caregiver Resources
Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Get Help: Home or Elsewhere
Facilitating Care
Caregiver - Internet Resources
Caregivers -AARP Resources
Caregiver Books & Articles
Advocacy
Regional & National Services
Agencies
Call 211-Essential Community Services
Housing and Transportation
Livable Communities
Housing Considerations
Housing Accommodations
Day Habilitation Programs
Sample Daily Activities & Monthly Calendar
Transportation
Support Groups and Counseling
Grieving the Loss of Who They Were
Other Ideas
Physical Activity & Exercise
Equipment Closets
Faith
God Touches My Life
God's Character Revealed Through Songs
Christian Devotions
Others Describe Faith Journey
Encouragement & Hope
Poems
Music
Quotes
More
Home
Bulletin Board
What's Matt up to today?
New Content
Feedback & Comments Opportunity
Upcoming Events
Spreading the NEWS
Contact Us Form
Our Story
Our Story & Copyright
My Book
Introduction
Part I: Our World Turned Upside Down
0. Intro and Table of Content
1: Where's Matt?
2: Crippling News
3: No Hope
4: Our Son
5: The Ties That Bind
6: Intensive Care
7: Tethered to Death
8: Emergency Call
9: United Front
10: The Decision
11: The Meeting
12: Stabilization and Life Preservation
13: Support
14: Early Mobilization
15: Two Physical Therapists
16: Engaged
17: Discharge Planning
18: Benevolence, Please
19: Pins 'n Needles
Part II: Surviving Behind Us, Thriving Before Us
0. Intro Part 2
1. Rehab-In the beginning (TOC)
20: Two Worlds Collide
21: Momma Bear Bristles
22: Previous Identity: K-12
23. The New Matt
24. Assimilating
25. His Daily Routine
26. The Early Days
27. Engaging Matt and Family
28. Unsettling News
2. Rehab-In the middle
29. Sarah
30. Mom's Boot Camp (May)
31. Physical Therapy
32. Occupational Therapy & Nursing
33. Speech Therapy
34. Mom's Boot Camp (June)
35. Public Outcry
3. In The Home Stretch
36. Postsecondary Education
37. Engaging Matt and Family
38. Mom's Boot Camp (July)
39. Physical Therapy
40. Occupational and Recreation Therapy
41. Speech Therapy
42. Mom's Boot Camp (Late July-August)
43. Preparing For Home
Part 3: Home
0: Intro and Table of Content
44: Homecoming: Reclaiming Life
45: Before the Speed Bump-Our Marriage
46: Beyond the Manual-Raising Matt Again
47: Navigating the World Within and Beyond the Walls
48: Rebuilding Matt-A Team Effort
49: The Hidden Complexity of Simple Tasks
50: Autumn's Embrace-Rekindling Life's Simple Pleasures
51: The Grind and the Gain-Building Independence
52: Reclaiming Control-A Family's Journey with Bowel & Bladder
53: The Other Full-Time Job-Matt's Affairs
54: Mom's Boot Camp: The Home Front
55: Mom's Boot Camp: Beyond the Home
56: Breaking the Silence-Reclaiming Matt's Voice
57: Weaving the Threads: Jacqui's Occupational Therapy
58: The Art of the Push-Eric's Physical Therapy
59: Regaining Function Through Matt's Eyes
60: New Rhythms-Dance, Visitors, & Thanksgiving
61: A Season of Miracles-Progress & Promise
62: The New Year's March
63: The Underdog Race-Rebuilding Mind, Voice, & Self
64: Steps Towards Independence-Home, Health, & Community
65: Marriage Under Strain
Part IV: The 2nd Year
0- Intro and Table of Content
66: Celebrating the Unimaginable
67: Reclaiming the Body: The Physical Catalyst
68: My New Vocation: Home-Bound PT
69: The Gait Dilemma
70: Vision Therapy: Recalibrating Sight and Balance
71: One Word at a Time: The Battle for Speech
72: From Prompting to Proficiency: ADLs
73: Bypassing the Circuitry: The Internal Network
74: Surprising Returns: From Guesswork to Self-Correction
75: Thinking Outside the Box
76: Literacy and Communication: Reacquiring the Tools
77: Reaching Back: The Return to Engineering
78: Marriage: The Push-and-Pull Dynamics
79: What was...What is...What will Be: Grief, Loss, and Acceptance
80: No Pass or Pause: Life's Relentless Demands
81: Branching Outward: The Return of Joy
82: The Practical Life: Household and Community Integration
83: The Willing Apprentice: Building Competence
84: Reconnecting: The Cell Phone Journey
85: Rebuilding the Machine: Brain Training
86: Robotics: Recalibrating the Man
87: Soundtrack of a Revival
88: True Depth of Faith and Love
Part V: Pouring the Foundation: Rebuilding the Structure
0. Pouring the Foundation: Rebuilding the Structure
89. Speech, Cognition, Everything Engineerin
90: Neural Remapping and Cognitive Stamina
91: Thinking Outside the Box-New Therapies & Home Ventures
92. The Reflex Experiment-Reclaiming the Midline
93. Vision Circumventing the Damage
94. Everything that Adds Spice to Life
95. The Practicum-Advancing Life Competencies
96. From Grunts and Misspellings to Literature
97. Weathering a Storm of Frustration-
98. Emotional Camouflage- Terms of Engagement
99. The Alchemy of Yeast and Will
100. Below the First Percentile-Anosognosia, Dyslexia, Oh My!
101. Compiling the Mind and Tongue
102. Reclaiming the Computer Geek
103. Panning for Gold Resources and Agencies
104. The Peripheral Field Test- A Paradox
105. Tech Wingman and Me-Parallel Processing
106. Community-The Unfolding Canvas
107. Discord-The Simmering Triad
108. Of Paper Boats and Shifting Tides
109. Redemption-The Teacher Return
110. Moving On-The Buffalo Horizon
Part VI: 5th Year and Beyond
0: Part VI:
111: Template
Video: Thrive in Recovery: 7 Year Review
Matt's Background
Sarah's Background
Remembering . . .
Matt's Early Memories Post TBI
Resources
Resources - Table of Content
Resources
What We Did & Other Ideas
Matt Must Be Active to Reclaim His Life
Be Active - At Home & Elsewhere
Independent Living Skills Checklist
Be Active - New & Old: Friends, Places, and Events
Therapy Descriptions
1. Speech Therapy
2. Physical Therapy
3. Occupational Therapy
4. Vision Therapy
In-depth Topics
Matt's Speech and Cognition
1. In The Beginning: April 2018
2. Second Year (April 2019-20)
3a. Third Year (April 2020-21)
3b. Third Year (April 2020-21)
Simple Tasks - Yet So Complex
Cognitive & Language Home Tools
Book Recommendations
Workbooks and Activities
Training Apps & Websites
Academic Life-Long Learning
Financial Matters
For Family Members
Individual Benefits & Work Return
Work Benefits The Individual Has
State & Federal Disability Benefits
Return to Work
Reasonable Accommodations
Financial Assistance
Other Options
Legal Matters
Family and Caregiver Resources
Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Get Help: Home or Elsewhere
Facilitating Care
Caregiver - Internet Resources
Caregivers -AARP Resources
Caregiver Books & Articles
Advocacy
Regional & National Services
Agencies
Call 211-Essential Community Services
Housing and Transportation
Livable Communities
Housing Considerations
Housing Accommodations
Day Habilitation Programs
Sample Daily Activities & Monthly Calendar
Transportation
Support Groups and Counseling
Grieving the Loss of Who They Were
Other Ideas
Physical Activity & Exercise
Equipment Closets
Faith
God Touches My Life
God's Character Revealed Through Songs
Christian Devotions
Others Describe Faith Journey
Encouragement & Hope
Poems
Music
Quotes
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