aphasia Archives – Page 8 of 11

Language Task: Building a Medical History Form

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.

This resource is for people who have aphasia or other communication impairments. It is based on the PACT method, published in The ASHA Leader, March 2016.

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Automatic Speech Scenes

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.

These 12 scenes can be used to illicit spontaneous speech of common phrases, such as, “Thank you,” “Hello,” “Goodnight,” etc.

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Responding to Text Messages and Emails

December 28, 2021 by Megan Berg.

This therapy task provides sample text messages and emails and challenges patients to write responses.

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This therapy task is designed to target functional kitchen vocabulary. Includes a full page picture of a kitchen with tasks to target auditory comprehension, expressive language, reading comprehension, and written expression. Includes vocabulary words and carrier phrases. A highly versatile therapy task material that can be targeted to reach a variety of language levels during structured language therapy tasks for people with aphasia.

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Interview Questions to Improve Quality of Care for Those With Aphasia

December 28, 2021 by Megan Berg.

This interview form is to be filled out by friends/family who know the patient in order to improve quality and relevance of speech therapy.

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Informal Expressive Language Assessment

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.

This quick, informal assessment allows the therapist to get a quick snapshot of naming common objects, completing a phrase/sentence, answering in common social questions, picture descriptions, and how the person can communicate during a safety situation scenario. This resource does not require any additional materials to complete.

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Hierarchy of Cueing for Word-Finding

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.

This handout describes types of cues and a hierarchy of cueing used to help patients generate target words that can be used by therapists and/or caregivers when working with people who are experiencing aphasia.

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When to Refer to a Speech-Language Pathologist

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.

Handout designed for an inter-disciplinary team needing to know when to refer to a speech-language pathologist.

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What is Speech Therapy?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.

Handout featuring the role of speech-language pathologists, including speech and language, cognition, and dysphagia.

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What is Apraxia? What is Aphasia?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.

Aphasia and apraxia require different treatment approaches, but can often present in similar patterns. This handout describes the difference between the two and is appropriate for family members in order to clarify treatment approaches applied during therapy.

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