Remediation of Language Disorders in Adults

L. R. Cherney*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

There are many approaches to language rehabilitation for adults with acquired aphasia. This brief review describes the major types of language treatments and provides examples of each. Treatment efficacy and effectiveness are also addressed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Language & Linguistics
PublisherElsevier Ltd
Pages531-534
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9780080448541
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006

Keywords

  • Aphasia
  • Cognitive neuropsychology
  • Language remediation
  • Language stimulation
  • Language therapy
  • Linguistic-specific treatment
  • Luria
  • Melodic intonation therapy
  • Meta-analyses
  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Pragmatics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation
  • Treatment efficacy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)

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