The language–gesture connection: Evidence from aphasia
L Dipper, M Pritchard, G Morgan… - Clinical Linguistics & …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
A significant body of evidence from cross-linguistic and developmental studies converges to
suggest that co-speech iconic gesture mirrors language. This paper aims to identify whether …
suggest that co-speech iconic gesture mirrors language. This paper aims to identify whether …
What can co-speech gestures in aphasia tell us about the relationship between language and gesture?: A single case study of a participant with conduction aphasia
Cross-linguistic evidence suggests that language typology influences how people gesture
when using 'manner-of-motion'verbs (Kita 2000; Kita & Özyürek 2003) and that this is due to …
when using 'manner-of-motion'verbs (Kita 2000; Kita & Özyürek 2003) and that this is due to …
Integrity and function of gestures in aphasia
Background: Gestures can provide an excellent natural alternative to verbal communication
in people with aphasia (PWA). However, despite numerous studies focusing on gesture …
in people with aphasia (PWA). However, despite numerous studies focusing on gesture …
Language and iconic gesture use in procedural discourse by speakers with aphasia
Background: Conveying instructions is an everyday use of language, and gestures are likely
to be a key feature of this. Although co-speech iconic gestures are tightly integrated with …
to be a key feature of this. Although co-speech iconic gestures are tightly integrated with …
Suggestions for improving the investigation of gesture in aphasia
Purpose When we speak, we gesture, and indeed, persons with aphasia gesture more
frequently. The reason (s) for this is still being investigated, spurring an increase in the …
frequently. The reason (s) for this is still being investigated, spurring an increase in the …
Gesture and speech integration: An exploratory study of a man with aphasia
Background: In order to comprehend fully a speaker's intention in everyday communication,
information is integrated from multiple sources, including gesture and speech. There are no …
information is integrated from multiple sources, including gesture and speech. There are no …
Gesturing by speakers with aphasia: How does it compare?
Purpose To study the independence of gesture and verbal language production. The
authors assessed whether gesture can be semantically compensatory in cases of verbal …
authors assessed whether gesture can be semantically compensatory in cases of verbal …
The actual and potential use of gestures for communication in aphasia
K Hogrefe, W Ziegler, S Wiesmayer, N Weidinger… - Aphasiology, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Two main conflicting positions exist concerning the relationship of gesture and
speech. The first claims that gesture and speech constitute a single bimodal production …
speech. The first claims that gesture and speech constitute a single bimodal production …
Gesture production patterns in aphasic discourse: In-depth description and preliminary predictions
Background: Gesture frequently accompanies speech in healthy speakers. For many
individuals with aphasia, gestures are a target of speech-language pathology intervention …
individuals with aphasia, gestures are a target of speech-language pathology intervention …
The use and function of gestures in word-finding difficulties in aphasia
J Kistner, LT Dipper, J Marshall - Aphasiology, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Gestures are spontaneous hand and arm movements that are part of everyday
communication. The roles of gestures in communication are disputed. Most agree that they …
communication. The roles of gestures in communication are disputed. Most agree that they …