This page contains videos created on SentenceShaper by different people — each person records a sentence or two to an existing story, or starts a new one. The goal of this project is to explore ways in which people can use the program to connect with others, and also practice their language.
Stories can be created in various ways:
- Clinician and client can take turns adding a sentence or two
- Within an aphasia center, different clients can contribute to the same story
- People at different locations can contribute to the same story
If you would like to participate, click here to contact us. Current participants are from Loyola Clinical Centers (Baltimore), MossRehab Aphasia Center (Philadelphia), SCALE at the League (Baltimore), and SentenceShaper Software (Philadelphia).
In some cases, as in the “Boat” videos below, different stories have been created from the same opening sentences.
Monster and Snake
Participants: Allison, John, Marcia, Nancy
Summary: This story features a monster, three friendly snakes, and the Macy’s shoe department.
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The Bird
Participants: Sarah, Kathie, Ray, Helper
Summary: A rescued wild bird feels lonely, experiments with hair dye, and finds love at last.
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The Mermaid
Participants: Brenda, Ray, Kathie, Helper
Summary: How do you wake up a sleeping mermaid?
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The Horse
Participants: Sarah, Brenda, Kathie, Ray, Helper
Summary: A horse makes friends in his escape from a short-tempered owner.
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Meatball Mayhem
Participants: Brenda, Kathie, Ray, Helper
Summary: A meatball sandwich recipe evolves from initially catastrophic results, and finally fixes itself.
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The Boat – MossRehab Version 1
Participants: Karen, Ray, Mark, Bruce, Marty, Rich, Bernie, Helen, Ed, Marcia, Ear, Don, Jack
Summary: Three friends set out in a boat together…
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The Boat – MossRehab Version 2
Participants: Karen, Ray, Sarah, Kathie, Marcia, Brenda
Summary: Three friends set out in a boat together…
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The Boat – by SCALE at the League
Participants: Wayne, Kenard, Keith
Summary: Three friends set out in a boat together…
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The Magic Wombat
Participants: Brenda, Ray R., Sarah, Kathie
Summary: Magic wombat finds friendship with a bear in a glowing purple hole in the ground
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The Business Partner
Participants: John, Kathie,Marcia
Summary: A businesswoman accidentally purchases software with magical properties, and her cat makes them both rich. But there is a problem…
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The Box
Participants: John, Kathie, Marcia, Roxana, Nancy
Summary: After buying a beautiful box at a yard sale, a woman finds the love of her life. However, he has been captured, so she must first rescue him. She is helped by an aarvaark who can make people tell the truth.
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The Island
Participants: Ben, Kathie, Keith, Marcia, Roxana, Nancy
Summary: A man has been marooned on a desert island for years. He hears the sound of a large ship approaching, and spots a rowboat with two men and a witch. Life on his little island becomes very exciting…
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