It has been suggested that gesture can play a role in the treatment of naming impairments in
aphasia, however investigation is still sparse, especially when compared to research on …

Aphasia is an impairment in language comprehension and expression caused by acquired
brain damage. Wernicke and Lichtheim describe interconnected language'centers' in the left …

This chapter describes current clinical practice in assessment and intervention in adults with
pragmatic deficit associated with acquired brain damage. The chapter focuses on the …

The main aim of our study was to investigate the role of imitation in improving word-finding
difficulties in a group of aphasic subjects. For this purpose, we designed software based on …

Background: Word retrieval impairments in aphasia can affect a person's ability to
communicate his or her needs and ideas. Treatment for these deficits typically focuses on …

Nach Erkrankungen oder Verletzungen des Nervensystems kommt es häufig zu
Beeinträchtigungen kommunikativer Funktionen wie der Sprachfähigkeit, dem Sprechen …

Background According to the lexical retrieval hypothesis (LRH), the primary function of
gestures is to facilitate word retrieval. Thus, individuals with aphasia (IWA) might benefit from …

This is an exciting time in the quest to understand the role of gesture in human
communication. The special context of aphasia for the study of the interplay between …

Background Aphasia following a stroke is a frequent and disabling condition that decreases
quality of life. The use of gesture has been proposed as a way to enhance aphasia recovery …