Aphasia Classification and Assessment

Copyright Judith Robillard Shultz 20091 Aphasia Classification and AssessmentJudith Robillard Shultz MSc. SLP(C)Speech-Language PathologistMGH-MUHCC opyright Judith Robillard Shultz 20092 Purpose of Assessment Determine if Aphasia is present or absent Distinguish it from other related conditions Motor speech disorders Cognitive-communication disordersCopyright Judith Robillard Shultz 20093 Lecture goals Components of communication and normal language processing Syndromes of Aphasia Features of related conditions common Assessment tools, diagnostically relevant tasks How to communicate with an aphasic patientCopyright Judith Robillard Shultz 20094 Definition of Aphasia Disturbance of language caused by brain damage affecting : Comprehension auditory reading Expression speaking writingCopyright Judith Robillard Shultz 20095 Important Distinctions Lang

Features of related conditions Common assessment tools, diagnostically relevant tasks ... 4 2009 Definition of Aphasia Disturbance of language caused by brain damage affecting: ... Lesions to anterior portion of language center of dominant hemisphere

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