Understanding Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders in Adults
This chapter provides insight into language disorders in adults, including types of aphasia, causes such as toxins, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, and strokes. It discusses cerebral hemorrhage, occlusive strokes, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attacks, and cerebral thrombosis. The conten
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Pain Scale Aphasia-Friendly Toolkit - Feb 2024
Created under the Provincial Community Stroke Rehabilitation Initiative, this toolkit helps individuals express and communicate their pain levels effectively, featuring detailed descriptions and ratings tailored for those with aphasia. Users are urged to consult healthcare professionals for personal
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Semi-Automatic Analysis of Spontaneous Language for Dutch
Develop an application to semi-automatically analyze spontaneous language transcripts for Dutch, focusing on language development disorders such as aphasia. The goal is to automate the manual analysis process using language technology, with methods like TARSP, STAP, and ASTA. The SASTA application a
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Understanding Aphasia and Its Impact: Presentation to RVA Aphasia Group
Explore aphasia, a language disorder affecting communication, as discussed in a presentation to the Brain Injury Association of Virginia by the RVA Aphasia Group. Learn about its causes, symptoms, statistics, and the importance of early speech therapy evaluation. Participants include speech-language
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Understanding Neurological Exams: Assessment and Procedures
A neurological exam evaluates a person's nervous system using various instruments in a healthcare setting. This comprehensive assessment includes evaluating motor and sensory functions, balance, coordination, mental status, reflexes, and cranial nerve functionality. Assessing mental status involves
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Stroke Recovery Peer Support Program Guidelines
Learn about the "Peers Fostering Hope Supported by the Dr. Ed & Bobby Yielding Fund for Stroke Recovery" initiative aiming to re-engage and re-integrate stroke survivors into the community. Explore how peer visitors provide support, encouragement, and hope for community re-engagement and reintegrati
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Revisiting Semantic Feature Analysis: A Classic Therapy Technique
Aphasia often involves semantic breakdown, and Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA) is a foundational technique for various treatments addressing semantic impairments. This presentation explores the effectiveness of SFA in improving naming, generalization to spontaneous speech, and treatment goals beyond
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