Saturday, June 16, 2012

Pragmatic Aspects of Intervention in Aphasia

by Audrey L. Holland, University of Pittsburgh
1991 Journal of Neurolinguistics, Volume 6, Number 2

Abstract

This paper describes the rational and the data base upon which pragmatic approaches to the treatment of aphasia are based.  It illustrates pragmatic treatment by describing three types of language therapy utilizing different treatment approaches.  Strengths and weaknesses of pragmatic approaches are discussed.  The paper concludes by suggesting that pragmatic treatment should be used in conjunction with other approaches more explicitly focused upon the language deficits exhibited by aphasic patients.

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