Stroke Connection: Growing Up A Survivor   Even kids have strokes. In this issue, we follow up with two pediatric stroke survivors we’ve done stories on in the past who are now young adults. Also in this issue: understanding and treating pseudobulbar affect (aka reflex crying or emotional lability), what do to when the caregiver needs care, inspirational stories and more! Read it now or subscribe today!

Register Your Group Already leading a stroke support group? Be sure to register with the ASA. Your registration assures the inclusion of your group information in our national stroke group registry so that stroke survivors and caregivers will see your group when searching in our stroke group finder Download, complete and return our stroke group registration form today.

A sense of empowerment is at the heart of a “self-help” or “mutual-help” group. It can motivate passive “patients” to become thriving survivors and create active new roles for themselves. Stroke creates many physical and emotional challenges. Each stroke survivor faces a unique set of disabilities and losses, and each copes with them in his or her own way. However, the warmth, acceptance and emotional support that a stroke support group offers can often be the key to uncovering the hidden strengths in many survivors and caregivers.

Starting a Stroke Support Group
Stroke families can’t benefit from belonging to a support group if none exist in their community. You can help by organizing a new stroke support group in your community or strengthening an existing one.

Stroke Group Articles 
Read articles from Stroke Connection magazine about stroke group ideas and successes across the country.