Part of the message comes in gesture: how people with aphasia convey information in different gesture types as compared with information in their speech
K van Nispen, M van de Sandt-Koenderman… - Aphasiology, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Studies have shown that the gestures produced by people with aphasia (PWA)
can convey information useful for their communication. However, the exact significance of …
can convey information useful for their communication. However, the exact significance of …
Integrity and function of gestures in aphasia
Background: Gestures can provide an excellent natural alternative to verbal communication
in people with aphasia (PWA). However, despite numerous studies focusing on gesture …
in people with aphasia (PWA). However, despite numerous studies focusing on gesture …
The impact of impaired semantic knowledge on spontaneous iconic gesture production
Background: Previous research has found that people with aphasia produce more
spontaneous iconic gesture than control participants, especially during word-finding …
spontaneous iconic gesture than control participants, especially during word-finding …
Gesturing by speakers with aphasia: How does it compare?
Purpose To study the independence of gesture and verbal language production. The
authors assessed whether gesture can be semantically compensatory in cases of verbal …
authors assessed whether gesture can be semantically compensatory in cases of verbal …
When semantics aids phonology: A processing advantage for iconic word forms in aphasia
L Meteyard, E Stoppard, D Snudden, SF Cappa… - Neuropsychologia, 2015 - Elsevier
Iconicity is the non-arbitrary relation between properties of a phonological form and
semantic content (eg “moo”,“splash”). It is a common feature of both spoken and signed …
semantic content (eg “moo”,“splash”). It is a common feature of both spoken and signed …
Beat and metaphoric gestures are differentially associated with regional cerebellar and cortical volumes
Gestures represent an integral aspect of interpersonal communication, and they are closely
linked with language and thought. Brain regions for language processing overlap with those …
linked with language and thought. Brain regions for language processing overlap with those …
Spontaneous gesture and spatial language: Evidence from focal brain injury
People often use spontaneous gestures when communicating spatial information. We
investigated focal brain-injured individuals to test the hypotheses that (1) naming motion …
investigated focal brain-injured individuals to test the hypotheses that (1) naming motion …
Task-specific iconic gesturing during spoken discourse in aphasia
BC Stark, C Cofoid - American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2022 - ASHA
Purpose: In persons living with aphasia, we will explore the relationship between iconic
gesture production during spontaneous speech and discourse task, spoken language, and …
gesture production during spontaneous speech and discourse task, spoken language, and …
Pantomime production by people with aphasia: what are influencing factors?
K van Nispen, M van de Sandt-Koenderman… - Journal of Speech …, 2016 - ASHA
Purpose The present article aimed to inform clinical practice on whether people with
aphasia (PWA) deploy pantomime techniques similarly to participants without brain damage …
aphasia (PWA) deploy pantomime techniques similarly to participants without brain damage …
The use and function of gestures in word-finding difficulties in aphasia
J Kistner, LT Dipper, J Marshall - Aphasiology, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Gestures are spontaneous hand and arm movements that are part of everyday
communication. The roles of gestures in communication are disputed. Most agree that they …
communication. The roles of gestures in communication are disputed. Most agree that they …