Conversation therapy for aphasia: a qualitative review of the literature
N Simmons‐Mackie, MC Savage… - International Journal of …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Background A diverse literature addresses elements of conversation therapy in aphasia
including intervention rooted in conversation analysis, partner training, group therapy and …
including intervention rooted in conversation analysis, partner training, group therapy and …
A bibliometrix-based visualization analysis of international studies on conversations of people with aphasia: Present and prospects
W Wei, Z Jiang - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of people with aphasia due to
brain lesions worldwide, which has prompted researchers to carry out in-depth studies on …
brain lesions worldwide, which has prompted researchers to carry out in-depth studies on …
Language, meaning, context, and functional communication
E Armstrong, A Ferguson - Aphasiology, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Background: In the 1970s Audrey Holland first emphasised the importance of “functional
communication” rather than “linguistic accuracy” for individuals with aphasia, noting that they …
communication” rather than “linguistic accuracy” for individuals with aphasia, noting that they …
Language as a stressor in aphasia
D Cahana-Amitay, ML Albert, SB Pyun, A Westwood… - Aphasiology, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Persons with aphasia often report feeling anxious when using language while
communicating. While many patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers would agree …
communicating. While many patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers would agree …
A review of Verb Network Strengthening Treatment: Theory, methods, results, and clinical implications
LA Edmonds - Topics in Language Disorders, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Abstract This article examines Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNeST), a relatively
new treatment approach for anomia in people with aphasia. The VNeST protocol aims to …
new treatment approach for anomia in people with aphasia. The VNeST protocol aims to …
Negotiation of identity in group therapy for aphasia: the Aphasia Café
N Simmons-Mackie, RJ Elman - International Journal of Language …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Background: There has been increasing interest in ensuring that aphasia intervention
includes attention to the negotiation of a robust identity after the life-altering changes that …
includes attention to the negotiation of a robust identity after the life-altering changes that …
The efficacy of an inter-disciplinary community aphasia group for living well with aphasia
ABSTRACT Background: Community aphasia groups (CAGs) are argued to have various
benefits for people with chronic aphasia. However, there is a paucity of evidence regarding …
benefits for people with chronic aphasia. However, there is a paucity of evidence regarding …
Structure, processes, and retrospective outcomes from an intensive comprehensive aphasia program
EM Babbitt, L Worrall, LR Cherney - American Journal of Speech-Language …, 2015 - ASHA
Purpose This study describes the structure, processes, and outcomes of an intensive
comprehensive aphasia program (ICAP). The aim was to identify treatment gains and …
comprehensive aphasia program (ICAP). The aim was to identify treatment gains and …
Looking at gesture: the reciprocal influence between gesture and conversation
JT Tetnowski, JA Tetnowski, JS Damico - Journal of Communication …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction There is limited research in group communication treatment for people with
aphasia but existing studies report benefits of gesture to support conversation. Gesture …
aphasia but existing studies report benefits of gesture to support conversation. Gesture …
Two to tango or the more the merrier? A randomized controlled trial of the effects of group size in aphasia conversation treatment on standardized tests
Purpose Group conversation treatment has the potential to improve communication and
reduce social isolation for people with aphasia. This project examined how 2 conflicting …
reduce social isolation for people with aphasia. This project examined how 2 conflicting …