Early intervention in a case of jargon aphasia: Efficacy of language comprehension therapy

Author(s): Hilton, R., Franklin, S.

Journal/Book: Eur J Disorder Commun. 1997; 32: 19B Compton Terrace, London, England N1 2UN. Whurr Publishers Ltd. 257-276.

Abstract: A client with dysphasia was treated during the first sin months following onset. A cognitive neuropsychological model of language processing was used to establish the levels of impairment in auditory comprehension. Three separate phases of therapy were administered: a semantic therapy; a period of therapy where both semantics and auditory processing were treated; and therapy designed to enhance the processing of words in a sentence. Four assessments were used to measure changes between each therapy phase and the results demonstrate that improvement occurred in a pattern which suggests specific effects of treatment.

Note: Article Grayson E, Sunderland Dist Gen Hosp, Dept Speech & Language Therapy, Kayll Rd, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): auditory comprehension; dysphasia; language processing; therapy; GLOBAL APHASIA; RECOVERY; STROKE

Zurück | Weiter