Sarah Scott Aphasia and Covid-19

Sarah talks about life 11 years after a stroke at 18, what makes a good speech therapist and how Covid-19 is affecting her.

[@mariusdpmail]

Just jaw dropping how far you have come from your first video. Wow, congrats, and keep on persevering!

[@nataliaperez237]

My son 17 years old suffered an ischemic stroke 3 months ago, it has been very helpful to see your videos, your progress fills me with hope knowing that my son will achieve it, thanks for sharing your story, it is difficult to find young people who have suffered a stroke. He have severe aphasia and apraxia.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

I hope his recovery is going well - thank you for your comment.

[@interaktiv]

Same with my son - 1 month ago - please let me know whats your progress?

[@Julia-uh4li]

@C Chi Myocarditis is what young men/men a getting. Stroke isn't in the Pfizer documents, I believe.

[@MyPalJimbo]

You should look up the boxer who got put into a vegetative state. He couldn't move or talk or anything but his mom just believed in him and worked so hard for years with him and encouraged him and now he is doing soooo much better. I'm not saying that will or can happen for everyone, but it's a great story that will give you hope. I forget the name of the boxer though but he's Mexican.

[@4Mikes4Mindset4]

@C Chi I'm aware of this too. Be careful everyone please.

[@louisechatfield3977]

hi sarah! my names louise, im nearly 14 and i live in Australia! 16 days ago i had a seizure in my home at dinner. i was transferred to hospital as suspected stroke. after they made sure it there was no bleed to my brain, they put me into the icu for around 3 days. there, all i could do was sleep and by the third day could say yes/no and single words. i was moved to a ward the 3rd day. the doctors were still doing every test i could think of because they didn’t know what it was, and still don’t. they say i have the symptoms of viral meningitis but test positive for it. i got home a week ago today and im so incredibly grateful. looking at the guide of aphasia they gave me and seeing all of the elders pictures was strange for me, i feel like im not meant to have it because of my age. the doctors say they haven’t seen anyone before my age with viral meningitis. my health was genuinely perfect other from having tonsil itis about 4 years ago. now, my speaking is probably at about 70% and gets worse when im tired but im so grateful and proud of how quickly i recovered. luckily i could still physically move easily after the seizure. anyways, i just wanted to put this out as you were/are young with aphasia. any tips would be loved, thankyou so much and i hope you have a good rest of 2020 ps if some of this doesn’t make sense i haven’t started my rehab for writing yet so please don’t mind that :)

[@The97Noname]

i hope you're doing well :)

[@wildonemeister]

Your writing is not far from excellent when compared to the average Internet poster. Totally understandable and the flaws are minor and my brain simply ignored them and read them the correct way - that means whatever message you are trying to tell someone will get through -- and that is what matters! Thank you for posting; I learned new things from you which will be added to my "bank of knowledge". Hope you have clawed back those missing 30% of your speaking abilities!

[@uncletomscabin2073]

Hi hope you doing well and have gotten a lot better. My daughter had a hemorrahagic stroke in 2017 at 8 years of age. She is 14 now and doing quite well has some left side deficient mostly left hand but is doing well. you not alone and my daughter Alison and I wish you all the best and stay positive and your writing is very good.

[@menneskelige]

Hope you are doing well :3

[@DrGooseDuckman]

You write better than most, and the feeling expressed are clear and so appreciated. I hope this finds you well. I knew a girl back in high school that had viral meningitis. She recovered eventually and I know you will too. Im just learning about all these things really, so forgive me if I've misspoke.... But thanks for sharing, and I'm sending positive vibes.

[@Nepenthesis]

Have been following for 7 or 8 years now. It's great to see how well you're doing!

[@eukaryote-prime]

Yeah, I’ve been here from the beginning. So good to see these updates!

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you so much!

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you!

[@iszy2102]

Yeah! was introduced to her first video through a university course. Glad to see her progression and the wonderful news of engagement! :)

[@JohnnyF71]

I just watched your first video a few minutes ago and now I'm watching this in absolute astonishment and awe at how far you've come. I can't even possibly imagine the journey you've been on to get to where you are now, but I'm pretty sure it's been an almighty monumental battle for you. What an inspirational person you are. All power to you ❤️

[@jesuschanges_]

I was about to say the same thing, it is amazing how far she has come.

[@mjp96]

Well said. I had it for six months, but not like Sarah. I'm grateful for her annual videos, it really is amazing to watch all of her progress. A good speech therapist is so, so helpful. So happy for her!

[@ericconnor8419]

I watched your video of you at 18, I searched for this because I wanted to see if things turned out O.K for you. They did! You are very pretty and your speech is much better. I'm sure you will have a wonderful life, congratulations on the engagement.

[@EeekiE]

Remarkable progress from the older videos.

[@Beezhan7337]

Thank you. I'm so glad you've kept up with these updates. I am a counselor in the U.S. and work with many people who have aphasia. Your videos have given so much hope. Again, thank you. Stay safe and well!

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you that is so lovely to hear!

[@fubumaruda2128]

I just watched the first video and wanted to see how much better you got and this aphasia is barely noticable now 0.0 The fight was worth it

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you so much for watching :)

[@ADEVOD]

Just watched the video from 12 years ago, seeing this now is really inspiring , Sarah you must be filled with with so much strength and courage that it amazes me. The progress you’ve been able to make regaining ur speech shows me how possible anything is . I’m 19 right now and I don’t think I would be strong enough to do what u did but thank you for opening up my mind and allowing me to believe I can work for anything I want too. God bless thank you and I hope everything is well with u now

[@alecstaley1017]

I just watched the original video and was so so sad, but then I saw this one and got so happy! What a roller coaster of emotions. So glad she's doing so well!!

[@mjp96]

The improvement over the years is amazing and inspiring!

[@CNP_24]

I just came to this video after seeing your video from when you were 20 and I genuinely feel so emotional about how you have your speech back, it's so lovely to see 🤗🤗🤗

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you for watching, it means a lot to see some lovely feedback x

[@CNP_24]

🤗

[@gabybees]

Hi Sarah! I came across your original video today and watching your journey brought me to tears. You have accomplished so many incredible feats and you are such an inspiring person. I hope you know how amazing you are❤️❤️

[@benjacksonwrites]

I just saw your video from a year after your stroke. I can’t tell you how happy this video makes me.

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Hi Sarah, thank you for sharing. You are such an inspiration for many 😁

[@ryandepauw]

Thank you for sharing your 11th year stroke anniversary with us! Congratulations on your engagement! These are very strange times, but I am able to finish my degree as an undergrad online and will begin my graduate program to become a speech-language pathologist in August. I hope to be able to help people like you one day! Thank you for helping me better understand aphasia.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you so much!

[@jaeslow6347]

I’m so happy to see you a full 11 years after that first video. Congratulations on the engagement. It’s so nice to see you happy, you look fantastic too!

[@jonibri9793]

This was very nice to see, I just recently learned about aphasia (sorry if I spelled it wrong) and since I don’t know a lot about it I feared that people who were affected by it never regained their ability to speak like they did before the stroke, seeing your video now however, it made me genuinely happy to see that you’ve made amazing amazing progress with your speech! Also sorry if I came across as rude in my comment English isn’t my first language so I apologise for any misunderstandings in my comment!

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Your comment is fine - thank you!

[@audrey2658]

I just stumbled on your first video and came to see how youre doing now... youve made so muxh progress it is INCREDIBLE.

[@jtaco4101]

Thanks for sharing your story. These videos have helped me remain optimistic with my own daughters struggles.

[@christopherabbey4437]

The journey you've made to recovery is beautiful and inspiring. I'm so proud of all you've overcome over the years, and can only hope that your story inspires other for years to come!

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you so much!!

[@dingusrevolver]

This is awesome. I just saw the video from 2010 and it's incredible to see how much can change!

[@AsteroidM749A]

Oh my goodness. Just watched your first video and then went to your channel to see how you're getting on... Wow. Just incredible. What an inspiration.

[@i_have_a_coat]

just watched the video from 12 years ago and looked to see what the status was now and im very happy to see the improvements you have made. Great job!

[@IncendiaHL]

Wow I'm so happy for you. I accidentally happened upon your video from 11 years ago, and then I found this. I'm really impressed with how much your speech has progressed. If aphasia wasn't in the title, I would never have guessed it was involved. All the best!

[@katieannskogsberg9317]

I've been using your videos for the last 8 years or so in a course that I teach in human neuropsychology for undergraduate students. It's very helpful for them to see that strokes can happen to anyone. Being able to see someone who is "like them" helps make it seem more relatable to them. Most of my students are planning on having careers in health care fields (medicine, physical therapy, speech pathology, etc), so they usually find your story very interesting. Hopefully, they'll be in a position to help someday. Thank you again for sharing your story and helping others.

[@menneskelige]

I admire you. 💚💚

[@tridoc99]

I came here right after stumbling across your 1 year update video. Thanks for keeping the world posted on your progress. It’s so nice to see how well you have recovered and to hear that everything lewes is going so well. Congrats!

[@joeyramonelookalike]

I just discovered your videos, I watched a few of them and I'm very glad to see how well you're doing!!

[@ATBaron]

Congratulations on your engagement and sharing your story with everyone. I have been following your videos over the years. You and your experience have been an inspiration for a young adult book I am writing. Thank you. As far as tips for your wedding: remember that the event is for you and your family to share in the moment of love between two people. It doesn't matter what dress you have, how many flowers, or how big a cake. Don't let the stress get to you. When in doubt, keep it simple. After being married for 25 years, I couldn't care less about the event. All I care about is the man that is my husband and best friend. I wish you all the best in this new chapter of your life.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

How exciting! Thanks for your comment and we would love to know more about your book when it's available. Good luck!

[@ATBaron]

@@SarahScottAphasiaI certainly can. I would greatly appreciate your opinion on my main character. Let me know if you feel comfortable discussing it via email or video chat.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

@@ATBaron that would be great - thanks :)

[@likwidice4831]

Congratulations Sarah on your engagement, good fortune and long life to you and Stuart (Stewart) your beau. :)

[@hasanhawari4880]

Your fiancé is really lucky for having such an amazing woman like you. You’re an inspiration Sarah!

[@roardinoson7]

Just learned about your case in my Neuroscience class! You've come so far, it's great. Thanks for being a source of knowledge for all of us

[@MyPalJimbo]

Wow Sarah your improvement is astonishing and I am so happy for you!

[@GlowGlobe]

I've just finished watching all your videos. Your journey is an inspiration, thank you. Hope to see another update soon.

[@shieldzyLlanbedr]

I stumbled upon this channel today for the first time. wow I'm blown away by your strength. After following your story I really think you are a true hero to me and someone people can look up to.

[@Shayman94]

Just saw your video from 10 years ago and now this, absolutely jaw dropping how much you've improved and so inspiring too! Hope for nothing but the best for you!! And congrats on the engagement!!

[@PrestonFrankel]

I don’t know if you’re still seeing these, but if you are, a few things. Congratulations on your progress! I can’t imagine how frustrating it is having to work to talk, but the work you’ve put in is amazing. Very happy for you. I do have a question though. What is it like writing? Is it easier to write than talk? Or are words equally difficult to get out either way? No matter what, amazing job, really.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Writing and reading is hard but smartphones help Sarah a lot. Sometimes, writing the first letter will prompt Sarah to say or spell a word. Thanks for watching and for asking an interesting question. Aphasia is hard to fathom sometimes.

[@PrestonFrankel]

@@SarahScottAphasia Thank you very much for the quick response. Hope everyone involved with the channel is doing alright. I'm very very glad to see how far Sarah has come.

[@justdoit2521]

Your videos give hope to other people. Thank you.

[@Juli-ette1999]

I just watched your first video for a university class. It´s incredible how far you have come! I can´t imagine what you´ve been through but judging based on the videos it has been worth it. I wish you all the best for the future!

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you for watching and good luck at Uni!

[@BB-dg1sc]

Wow ; I just saw your first video! I am so happy for your recovery

[@mahkimahk]

Oh my god you've come so far! It's incredible to see you speaking fluently!!!!!!! Incredible!! I'm so happy for you!!!

[@joy_gantic]

Watching your videos always gets me emotional because not only am I so proud of you and your journey but I'm so mortally afraid of having the same thing happen to me because I wouldn't be able to afford the necessary therapy in order to recover not do I currently have anyone that would be so caring as to take care of me. :(

[@mrlume9475]

I've followed your story and it's very inspiring. Your recovery must have been very hard for you but your talking so well now. I wish you a happy and fantastic life going forward. Congratulations on your engagement.

[@VT-tz5bm]

Sarah, your eyes are so pretty! You are so inspiring (:

[@erikkarlsson6839]

Hi Sarah! I just randomly stumbled over your videos and watched all of them in one day =) I think you're so cool for showing us your recovery journey, thank you for that! Was inspiring to watch! Best wishes!

[@luminous6969]

For me it was just a quick hop between the first video and this one, but for you, 11 long years have passed. You're speaking much better than you were able to in that first video so you should be very proud of yourself for how far you've come.

[@pepperpeterpiperpickled9805]

I just saw the video of you from 10 years ago, it's absolutely White Pilling/ encouraging to see the leaps and bounds you've made since then! I wish you and your now husband all the best for the future!

[@nahum1895]

Thank you for sharing your story over the years. You gave me a better understanding of Aphasia. Congratulations on your engagement, best wishes!

[@ReflectedMiles]

Hi Sarah--I just encountered your story. So tragic to see you faced with the challenge of stroke at such a young age, but delightful and inspiring to see your progress! I hope this finds you well.

[@theMovingTribe_art]

Thank you so much for this - I am 6 years along from a brain injury. And it has taken me so long to be able to even write [slowly and bad spelling grr] Aphasia is very distressful some days...so frustrating. But I am determined. As you are. I met your lovely mum at Powderham castle. She knew what I spoke about and told me about you. And it is great to listen to you. Onward and upward - I hope to meet you too one day! Be safe 👯‍♀️💟

[@JokeDeity2]

As a complete stranger on the internet who stumbled upon this I am so glad you uploaded this update video. I had seen your video from 2010 and it was pretty heart breaking, but you've come so far and it's really inspirational I'm sure to anyone else suffering with aphasia. Also, you remind me of Rachel Riley except you're probably not an antisemitic.

[@Erilis000]

I just found your videos and I must say your process is inspiring. It really speaks to the possibilities of health sciences (and of course perseverance!). I wish healthcare could be available to all in the States.

[@Spyro_Synaes_Symbio_SPYR017]

What a curious thing: english is not my motherlanguage. But you are helping me to understand it more than other anglophones usually do.

[@spikymatty98]

You are such a powerful and Beautiful woman Sarah. Such an inspiration to watch and see, and I Hope life brings you nothing but pure joy and happiness ♥️♥️♥️

[@MaxChillin]

Your journey is inspiring and goes to show how many courageous and miraculous stories exist in the world.

[@waynepayne9875]

You have come such a long way. It's amazing to see!

[@theway3058]

Your progress and hard work is very obvious. Just amazing.

[@mjp96]

Sarah is so awesome, and her mother is even awesomer. These videos really helped me :)

[@ARavingLobster]

THIS IS AMAZING! Thank you for doing these videos, this is so wonderful to see how far you've come. I'm so happy for you!

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Your continued progress is an inspiration. Thank you

[@madaliee]

What an amazing journey you’ve had. I feel privileged to know about it through your super mum. Huge congratulations to your engagement. I hope all this covid business won’t interrupt your wedding plans. You are such an inspiration!

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you x

[@MartellMedia2]

I'm so happy for you Sarah, your speach sounds really great, you are an amazing person. Hope your doing ok.

[@dsauce8780]

Wow this is amazing. I just found your video from 12 years ago where you were struggling to express anything. And now HOLY SMOKES! Congratulations. This is amazing. Has me thinking a little bit more positively about my own problems to be quite honest.

[@Charles-qf6vo]

Praying with you

[@punkinpunker]

Awesome to see you doing so well. Just saw your first video. 💪

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Wonderful for you, Sarah!

[@RichardT2112]

I just saw your first video and so damned happy you’re doing so well! Congratulations on the engagement! All the very best!

[@stufromoz8164]

I just watched your video from about 9 months after your stroke , your progress is amazing and you are so courageous and strong , I hope you enjoyed your time here in Australia and I hope you get to see your sister and her baby as soon as possible. Lots of love from Down Under.

[@medicalchalupa9928]

congratulations! proud of you for finding the courage to continue in treatment and trusting your doctors! you have put in all the effort to get to this point!

[@salobrena6442]

Glad to see you looking so well.. well done

[@truman4956]

You have worked incredible hard and have come a very long way. Congratulations

[@andrewmathias]

Sarah, your speech has improved so much! Keep up the great work!! So happy for you.

[@noicedrinkzv2.015]

You're so cool!! Watching your progress over the year has been amazing!

[@Labroidas]

I've watched your first video yesterday, I was really worried and wondering how you're doing now, especially since we're both almost same age. Thanks for making the update, and congratulations on your engagement (and your wedding if that happened already!), I'm so glad you're doing so well now!

[@BenGlas411]

when you showed your ring i teared up.... so happy for you!

[@danielles3841]

I just came from the 2nd video about your aphasia. You've come so far! Also congratulations on your engagement!

[@StricklandA14]

I happened to come across the original video and then found this one. I hope the last two years have been good to you. I wish that the 2020 you could tell the 2010 you that it was going to get so much better. I am sure there were some moments of doubt and despair during the process.

[@judevine1]

Amazing progress Sarah. Really proud of your perseverance. Keep going and making videos. Thanks for sharing your experience and incredible journey.

[@useresu301]

just saw your 11 yrs ago video when you were struggling. Wow... great recovery!

[@pawanichauhan2841]

Its great to see you Sarah! how you have improved so much like so much, like almost back to normal speech. its great how you fought this and stayed strong. Truely great! and you are beautiful.

[@john_mccarthy_hi]

Congrats on the engagement! Looking forward to hearing what’s next for you 😊

[@unlesstherapy4607]

I've been watching your videos since I was in grad school (to become a speech-language pathologist), and now I teach students in grad school! It's so amazing to see how far you've come and to share that w/my students. Thank you so much for making these videos available!

[@Whiskers1227]

I have been following your videos and your progress for a decade now (all the way from college through my medical school training!), and I can't tell you how wonderful it is to see how amazingly well you are doing! Thank you for the uplifting update. Your perseverance and perpetual optimism are inspirations to live by. I look forward to your next post. :)

[@jamesdickison8991]

Found it. doing well. my wife has had some issues with Wernicke's as well. thank you again

[@Nobody-df4is]

Keep going Sarah and keep us posted. I'm really curious how you are doing post pandemic. It's inspirational you keep a positive attitude throughout all these years. Thank you!

[@windycitygirl00]

Awww, Sarah, I am so happy for you.😄😄 It choked me up to see this video, because I just saw your video this evening, when you were 19, talking about your stroke. I was doing a report for my Anatomy class. You look great, you sound great..I am so excited about this video. God bless you and your family, your accomplishments and so much more.

[@XalipsX]

You are a kind and beautiful lady. Good job😊

[@emanonymous]

congrats on your progress! growing up with autism gave me some speech difficulties so this really inspires me to keep striving to improve

[@missing2070]

I stumbled across your KZbin channel when doing a neuroscience refresher course online. It's very encouraging to see you've made so much progress. You're a fighter and I'm inspired. Congratulations on your engagement/wedding!

[@jonlanier_]

Such a pretty girl... and wonderful personality.

[@lsnyder]

Oh I found this video from the one originally of her so glad she has updates and is doing well

[@ellasmith9230]

We won the competition through Bespoke Weddings where we won the wedding venue and a wedding planner and they have been so helpful and it also cut down the cost! Definitely worth a look :) Also as a SALT student, I have watched every one of your videos in order and it has been so touching to see your progress through the years. You should be proud of yourself. :) xx

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Good luck! Hope your wedding isn't affected by the pandemic!

[@StarOasis26]

Wow that's great the improved so much.. I have aphasia too from covid and a stroke. it's been about a year and a half and I hope to improve

[@jontibloom6125]

Wow what a tremendous improvement in you communication skills from your early interviews

[@ameliatang4158]

Thank you for the videos, it's great to see your updates and I hope you are well!

[@Limboinpinbo]

Man, you beat Aphasia real well! Will inspire anyone that gets it, 100%.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you for following Sarah’s progress! Please leave a comment, subscribe and get in touch if you want to. Stay safe in these uncertain times.

[@professorclapshot1106]

How's your journey going lately Sarah? Thinking of you 🌟

[@ashmasterc]

Congratulations! Good to see the hard work. I'm sorry your parents can't go to see your sister and their new grandchild. It's very sad seeing things like that.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you for your comment and support, hopefully we will make it to Australia soon!

[@DevitoAllPro]

This is crazy, I watched a video from like 8 years ago. Your speech therapy did wonders