Therapy Activity

Visual Action Therapy for Global Aphasia

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Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Aphasia

References:

  • Helm-Estabrooks, N., Fitzpatrick, P. M., & Barresi, B. (1982). Visual action therapy for global aphasia. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 47(4), 385–389.

Visual Action Therapy (VAT) is a treatment approach for aphasia when a person has global impairments of all language modalities. It incorporates training use of gestures for non-verbal communication of wants and needs. This printable therapy activity is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Aphasia. Print Resource, US Letter, 5 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How do I use visual action therapy for global aphasia?
  • What steps are involved in VAT treatment for severe aphasia?
  • When is visual action therapy appropriate for patients with global aphasia?

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