Language Intervention Strategies in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Language Intervention Strategies in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Section I. Basic Considerations

 Introduction to Language Intervention Strategies in Adult Aphasia

 Neural Bsaic of Language Disorders

 Medical Aspect of Stroke Rehabilitation

 Assessment of Language Disorders in Adults

Section II. Principles of Language Intervention

 Research Principles for the Clinician

 Aphasia Treatment:Recovery,Clinician Effectiveness

 Delivering Language Intervention Services to Adults with Neurogenic Communication

Teams and Partnerships in Aphasia Intervention

 Issues in Assessment and Treatment for Bilingual and Culturally Diverse Patiens

Section III: Psychosocial/Functional Approaches to Intervention :Focus on Improving Ability to Perform Communiaction Activities of Daily Living

 Life-Participation Approach to Aphasia:A Statement of Values for the Future

 Social Approaches to Aphasia Intervention

Evironmental Approach to Adult Aphasia

 Focusing on the Consequences of Aphasia:Helping Individuals Get What They Need

Group Therapy for Aphasia:Theoretical and Practical Considerations

Section IV. Traditional Approaches to Language Intervention

A. Stimulation Approaches

B. Cognitive Neuropsychological Approaches to Treatment of Language Disorders

C. Cognitive Neurolinguistic Approaches to the Treatment of Language Disorders

D. Specialized Interventions For Patients with Aphasia

Section V. Therapy for Associated Neuropathologies of Speech-And Language-Related Functions

 Communication Disorders Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury

 Communication Disorders Associated with Right-Hemisphere Damage

Management of Neurogenic Communication Disorders Associated with Dementia

 The Nature and Management of Neuromotor Speech Disorders Accompanying Aphasia

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