Mr. Smith is a 70-year-old gentleman who had a left hemisphere stroke resulting in
moderate Broca's aphasia and mild to moderate apraxia of speech. After a brief course of …

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 …

Predicting potential for aphasia rehabilitation Page 1 Prediction and Prognosis Predicting
potential for aphasia rehabilitation The role of judgments of motivation Deborah Hersh and …

Purpose: Motivation is a complex phenomenon that can influence a person's ability to make
progress in treatment. We sought to understand how motivation is currently measured and …

Speaking from almost 30 years of experience living with aphasia, the author offers
suggestions for health care professionals who relate to persons with this disorder. Persons …

Background: Humans adapt to constantly changing internal and external conditions to meet
survival needs. Persons with aphasia (PWA) are faced with changes in their physiological …

Abstract Following Wepman (1953), the process of recovery from aphasia is seen as
involving stimulation, motivation, and facilitation. The most adequate studies of aphasia …

Purpose: Although the importance of motivation to successful rehabilitation is frequently
acknowledged in the aphasia literature, little evidence-based guidance has been provided …

This case-based book specifically contrasts impairment-and consequences-focused
treatment for persons with aphasia that enables clinicians to evaluate for themselves the …

Not only do clinicians play a role in shaping the lives of their clients, but they are shaped by
the individuals they work with. This article interweaves selected aspects from the stories of …