My Discovery
Six months ago, I was a stroke patient who couldn't say my own name. Today, I'm generating personalized therapy materials in 30 seconds. Here's how that happened—and why it matters for your practice.
The Patient Perspective
What I observed during my recovery
What I Observed as a Patient
During my stroke recovery, I watched my skilled therapists face a daily challenge: finding materials that matched my background as a retired technology executive.
The therapy books were filled with generic stories about going to the grocery store or describing family photos. But my world was software development, team management, and technology strategy.
The Curiosity
A patient's question that changed everything
What I Wondered
As someone who had worked with technology my entire career, I started asking: "Could AI create therapy materials tailored to individual patients' lives and interests?"
I began using AI to research my own condition—not to replace medical advice, but to understand my recovery better. The results were remarkably relevant and helpful.
The Breakthrough
When research became therapy itself
What I Discovered
The breakthrough came when my therapist, Teresa, suggested something brilliant: "Why don't you use your AI research as conversation practice itself?"
Suddenly, I was verbalizing my discoveries about AI applications for aphasia, discussing my findings, and practicing complex speech patterns—all while working on content that genuinely interested me.
The Bridge to Your Practice
That discovery led to the system you're about to explore. It's not about replacing your expertise—it's about amplifying it with tools that create personalized materials in minutes, not hours.
Traditional Approach
- Search therapy books: 15-20 minutes
- Find relevant content: Often impossible
- Adapt for patient: 5-10 minutes
- Total: 20-30 minutes per exercise
AI-Enhanced Approach
- Describe patient needs: 1 minute
- AI generates content: 30 seconds
- Review and refine: 2-3 minutes
- Total: Under 5 minutes
A Personal Note
"AI doesn't make therapy less personal—when used thoughtfully, it makes therapy more personal than ever before. Every patient deserves materials that speak directly to who they are and who they want to become again."