The introduction consists of three major parts. First, aphasia is defined and described in
terms of aetiology, prevalence, symptoms, and everyday life consequences of individuals …

This article provides the rehabilitation team with some tips concerning how to maximize their
chances for successful communication with individuals who have aphasia. These ideas can …

Living with aphasia: A client centered approach Page 329 OBJECTIVES The reader will be
able to: 1. Understand how to be an effective client-centered therapist. 2. Know the …

¼ That's what I® nd di¬ cult. The spouse of the aphasic person, that's the most forgotten
person in all of that story¼ be it by the therapists or the specialists ¼ that's what I found di¬ …

The concept of living successfully with aphasia has recently emerged as an alternative to
more traditional “deficit” models in aphasiology, encouraging a focus on positive rather than …

Ensuring effective use of communication and participation in life for adults with aphasia in
their natural settings may require broader and more extensive interventions than previously …

This paper provides examples and illustrations of how aphasic people can and do
demonstrate their competence in managing their lives despite chronic aphasia. It discusses …

Communication partners is a novel aphasia treatment plan whose aim is to restore a sense
of purpose, direction, and control to daily life for both patient and caregiver. Treatment …

Wilkinson R, Wielaert S. Rehabilitation targeted at everyday communication: can we change
the talk of people with aphasia and their significant others within conversation? OBJECTIVE …

This article explores the experiences of communication partners of individuals with aphasia.
The social model of aphasia intervention provided a useful framework when addressing the …