This article proposes that the use of art with a stroke gmup is an excellent method of facilitating communication. Most strokepatients, whether right or left hemiplegics, can participate in this form of group therapy. Participants and group leaders find it to be a rewarding method of communication. While stroke patients express physical goals with therapists, their emotional goals may often be overlooked. Art projects allow stroke patients to express expectations, goals and feelings regarding themselves, their families, friends, and environmental needs. Patients also express feelings about the rehabilitation pmgmm and their adjustment to policies andpmcedures.Art thempy k a method of data assessment useful in planning rehabilitative goals with the patient and family.rt therapy provides stroke patients with communication
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