Objectives To update a previous systematic review describing the effect of communication
partner training on individuals with aphasia and their communication partners, with clinical …

Aims: The aim of this article is to identify which existing instrument of functional
communication from the aphasia literature best fits with a theoretically founded definition of …

Purpose: The language changes experienced by a person with aphasia following a stroke
often have sudden and longlasting negative impact on friendships. Friendship relationships …

Many children and adults experience significant breakdown in the use of language. The
resulting pragmatic disorders present a considerable barrier to effective communication …

This study reports on current aphasia rehabilitation practices of speech-language
pathologists in Australia. A 30-item web-based survey targeted approaches to aphasia …

Background: Aphasia affects family members in addition to the individuals with the
communication disorder. In order to develop appropriate services for the relatives of people …

Background & Aims: Stroke and aphasia can have a profound impact on people's social
activities, and family and social relationships. This study looked at patterns of social support …

Background: In the 1970s Audrey Holland first emphasised the importance of “functional
communication” rather than “linguistic accuracy” for individuals with aphasia, noting that they …

Background A diverse literature addresses elements of conversation therapy in aphasia
including intervention rooted in conversation analysis, partner training, group therapy and …

Background: To enhance communicative ability and thereby the possibility of increased
participation of persons with aphasia, the use of communication strategies has been …