Re-learning to read and write as and adult after surgery

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Really unusual but in I wanted to seen anyone had anyone experience. I have had brain surgery twice following cancer and in short, can't really read by well!

Essentially, I can write better than I read back and my working memory is badly affected so learning to read is really hard despite occupational therapy and apps. However, I try, and would love to know if anyone has any ideas or experience (in very short sentences or bullets please!!).

I have homonymous hemianopia which means I have sight loss which also does help! I'll try my best to reply.

Thanks

I work in a secondary school.

One of the reading programmes for teenagers might help.
One is called Corrective Reader. Link below.

Have you tried a reading pen that reads the words to you?

Good luck!:

Here is the link:
https://www.nifdi.org/programs/reading/corrective-reading.html#:~:text=Corrective%20Reading%20is%20a%20powerful,remain%20motivated%20and%20on%20task.

Thanks for this, really appreciate the video XX will watch tomorrow

I’m not post surgery (hoping for it) so replying just as someone with a very poor working memory. So just to empathise with you!

My processing speed is also very very poor.

I have been offered “ prehab” if I have surgery and “cognitive rehabilitation” from the neuropsychology dept - is your OT the same as that?

For me, I used to love reading but really struggle now.

i can read and instantly forget it.

So What I have done is use a kindle (huge font size and played around different lay outs)
I read a sentence.
Then re-read it, again until it “sticks” a bit.

If you write well, would writing out key words from something help it stick in your memory better?

this is very layperson so not really advice. just empathy and what works (a bit) for me.

off to look at links now myself thank you @whengodwasarabbit1

PS Please don’t worry about replying, no need

Thanks for the reply! Reading through bit by bit!

Adult speech and language therapy?

Thanks, I already have it from the NHS, it's progressing somewhat (reading Vs writing), but it still very limited

I have no advice but wanted to offer support.

I had surgery in my throat and couldn't talk for a month. I felt so trapped inside not being able to communicate.

I imagine you feel similar (obviously a longer recovery time so even worse). All the best to you

https://cuespeak.com/
This app is good

Thank you all for supporting and suggestions xx

I had a severe head injury in 2018 and my brain didn’t work properly for a good 6-12 months

I was told not to rush things. If you can’t read a word or say a word, don’t worry. Don’t let it make you stressed because stress always slows down your progress. Even tiny steps forward should be celebrated.

Good luck!