Speech–language pathologists play a crucial role in the assessment and treatment of
individuals with primary progressive aphasia (PPA). The speech–language evaluation is a …

Background: Speech and language impairments are the key clinical feature in several
neurodegenerative disorders and primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is the syndrome …

Background: Cognitive and behavioural changes are an important aspect in Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen (ECAS) …

Transcranial direct current stimulation has been shown to increase the efficiency of
language therapy in chronic aphasia; however, to date, an optimal stimulation site has not …

Dementia is a devastating condition, with profound cognitive changes affecting every aspect
of an individual's functioning. The loss of communication is one symptom above others that …

Research on neuroplasticity in recovery from aphasia depends on the ability to identify
language areas of the brain in individuals with aphasia. However, tasks commonly used to …

Background: Individuals with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and their caregivers want
to know what to expect so that they can plan support appropriately. The ability to predict …

Predictors of treatment effects allow individual tailoring of treatment characteristics, thereby
saving resources and optimizing outcomes. Electrical stimulation coupled with language …

Background and Objectives Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a neurodegenerative
condition that predominantly impairs language. Most investigations of how focal atrophy …

Purpose: The neural mechanisms that support aphasia recovery are not yet fully understood.
Our goal was to evaluate longitudinal changes in naming recovery in participants with …