Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a valuable compensatory strategy for
people with aphasia. Recent research has suggested that AAC may also be utilized as a …

Whereas some PWA regain speech and language function through restorative therapy
approaches, others may continue to have severe communication impairment with little to no …

Purpose The purpose of this article is to revisit the role of augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) in poststroke aphasia rehabilitation. The authors' intent is to provide a …

Many individuals with severe aphasia are effective in using nonverbal methods of
communication to meet their wants and needs. However, their difficulty lies in conveying …

Background: Individuals with non‐fluent aphasia (NA) exhibit sparse verbal output and
impaired word‐finding skills. For some, traditional speech‐language therapy aids in …

Aphasia is an acquired disorder most commonly associated with left hemisphere
cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) that impairs comprehension and production of spoken …

Instructing individuals with aphasia in the usage of AAC strategies and devices is a
challenging endeavor. Not only does this population present with a wide range of linguistic …

Intervention incorporating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is often
implemented with adults with aphasia, although studies do not always specify the …

Purpose This article aims to explore current knowledge about factors influencing successful
use of high-technology augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in poststroke …

Purpose: To review literature specific to the use of AAC with adults who have severe
aphasia. Method: The authors reviewed studies involving AAC interventions for adults with …