Global aphasia is the most severe and disabling form of aphasia, yet it
has had the least attention within aphasia research and rehabilitation.
This practical book provides the reader with a comprehensive
understanding of the topic based on both clinical observations and the
literature to date. Uniquely, it covers not only the severe language
impairments observed in global aphasia but also the co-occurring
cognitive impairments that often present an additional challenge when
working with this population.
This book offers:
- A comprehensive understanding of the clinical characteristics of
global aphasia illustrated with real case examples
- A theoretical overview of the domains of cognition and discussion of
the role cognitive deficits play in the clinical presentation of
people with global aphasia
- Critical analysis of the research evidence on global aphasia
- An exploration into the strengths and limitations of common methods
used to assess language, cognition, and functional communication in
global aphasia
- New ways of approaching assessment and treatment which consider the
impact of cognitive difficulties
- Detailed suggestions of direct and indirect treatment tasks and
approaches that can be used with this population, including novel
cognitive tasks.
This accessible text will provide both experienced speech and language
therapists and students new to the subject with the knowledge, skills,
and tools to work effectively with people with global aphasia in a range
of clinical settings. It will also be an essential resource for anyone
considering research with this challenging but highly rewarding
population.
