Background: The analysis of discourse has now become commonplace but the focus
continues to be on discrete aspects or levels of discourse processing. Although this has …

This study analysed narrative and procedural discourse samples produced by a right-
hemisphere brain-damaged (RHBD) and a non-brain-damaged subject according to a …

Background: Several studies have shown that traditional standardised aphasia tests may not
be sensitive enough to adequately assess linguistic deficits and recovery patterns in …

With the shift away from evaluation of isolated aspects of linguistic performance, discourse
assessment has become an important tool in assessing the communication skills of …

This paper provides a critical review of the literature currently available relating to aphasic
discourse. It outlines the major approaches which have been taken to analysis …

Background: Discourse abilities play an important role in the assessment, classification, and
therapy outcome evaluation of people with aphasia. Discourse production in aphasia has …

The investigation of discourse ability in aphasia is one of the richest areas in
neuropsychology and neurolinguistics in revealing the complex relations that exist between …

Background: Studies examining the discourse abilities of adults who have suffered traumatic
brain injuries (TBI) have revealed that although these individuals display relatively normal …

Background Discourse is fundamental to everyday communication, and is an increasing
focus of clinical assessment, intervention and research. Aphasia can affect the information a …

Background Discourse in adults with aphasia is increasingly the focus of assessment and
therapy research. A broad range of measures is available to describe discourse, but very …