Problem: Check out the video, in which Dr. Bolte Taylor chronicles her road to recovery after suffering a massive stroke. The brain is a pretty amazing organ that has the ability (in some instances) to heal after trauma, but the recovery process can be long!
What is exactly happening during a stroke? For Dr. Bolte Taylor, in what area of the brain did her stroke occur? As a result, what motor and sensory functions were affected? Do all strokes follow the same trajectory with regards to trauma and recovery?