Authored by some of the most notable aphasia authorities, this comprehensive and practical guide discusses rehabilitation management for adults with aphasia from the onset of the cerebal vascular accident (CVA) to the termination of treatment. This text promotes the concept of individualization of treatment in order to maximize the effect of clinical services on the aphasic person's quality of life. Undoubtedly this innovative text will serve as a valuable resource for the advanced student of aphasia as well as the more seasoned professional.
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speech language pathologists
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978-0-7506-9535-0 (9780750695350)
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Medical and rehabilitation management; Rehabilitation funding; Clinical descriptions; Language assessment; Basic hearing assessment; Management of aphasic individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse populations; Can-do therapy: A positive approach for maximizing recovery during rehabilitation; Optimizing communication and participation in life for aphasic adults and their primary caregivers in natural settings: A use model for treatment; Pragmatic assessment and treatment; Treatment of auditory comprehension impairment; Model-based approach to rehabilitation of acquired reading disorders; Treatment of verbal apraxia in Broca's aphasia; Treatment of naming impairment; Treatment of writing impairment; Augmentative and alternative communication: Applications to treatment; Treatment efficacy: Reflections and projections; Psychological adjustments following stroke; Planning rehabilitation services for rural and remote communities; Stroke prevention: A health promotion approach; Resources guide for aphasia and stroke; Commonly prescribed drugs and their side effects.
