Aphasia Treatment

Based on our discussion last week, which of the following is the PRIMARY goal of script training for individuals with aphasia?

• To improve overall language comprehension

• To increase language production of spontaneous speech

• To decrease anxiety related to communication

• To improve ability to read and write

Which of the following statements is true regarding gestural response treatment in aphasia?

• It is a form of therapy that focuses on improving non-verbal communication skills.

• It is a form of therapy that involves the use of hand gestures to facilitate language production.

• It is a form of therapy that focuses on improving auditory comprehension skills.

• It is a form of therapy that is only effective for individuals with severe aphasia.

Copy And Recall Treatment (CART)

• is a form of therapy that focuses on improving reading skills in individuals with aphasia

• is a form of therapy that is only effective for individuals with severe aphasia.

• is a form of therapy that is only effective for individuals with mild aphasia.

• is a form of therapy that focuses on improving writing skills in individuals with aphasia.

Which of the following strategies can help reduce the likelihood of perseveration in people with aphasia?

• Encouraging the individual to repeat the same word or phrase multiple times.

• Interrupting the individual when they begin to repeat the same word or phrase.

• Allowing the individual to continue perseverating without intervention.

• Reducing response requirement

Which of the following therapy approaches would be most appropriate for a patient with word-finding difficulties due to semantic impairments?

• SFA

• MIT

• Both SFA and MIT

• Neither SFA nor MIT

Anagram and Copy Treatment (ACT) is a form of therapy that involves copying and recalling pictures to facilitate language production.

• True

• False