Chronic aphasia, a devastating impairment of language, affects up to a third of stroke
survivors. Speech and language therapy has consistently been shown to improve language …

A considerable body of research supports the use of behavioral communication treatment as
the standard of care for aphasia. In spite of robust progress in clinical aphasiology, many …

This study explored the feasibility and effectiveness of a short-term (10-week) intervention
trial using Donepezil administered alone and combined with intensive language action …

Background: Spoken word retrieval therapy forms an integral part of aphasia therapy. Due to
the range of therapy options and variations, drawing clear-cut conclusions from the evidence …

Purpose: In the aphasia literature, motivation has been described as potentially influencing
rehabilitation outcomes, and there are reports that researchers and clinicians have acted to …

Background: Social validation evaluates the importance and acceptability of treatment goals,
procedures, and outcomes. Previous studies for treatments that train speech production in …

Introduction: Depressive symptoms are a major drawback of aphasia, negatively impacting
on functional outcomes. In a previous study, Intensive Language-Action Therapy (ILAT) was …

Background The maintenance of therapy gains is critical for successful aphasia
rehabilitation, a topic often overlooked in both research and clinical practice. For some …

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the effects of symbolic gestural training on enhancing
recovery of spoken naming in people with aphasia (PWA) using a systematic review and …

Background The use of pictographic images to elicit spoken language productions is
common in aphasia therapy. However, investigations on the treatment effects of using video …