- know how to identify aphasic-type disorders - know the assessment tools for aphasia in the adult subject - know how to define a speech therapy project for the aphasic subject - know the evidence in the speech therapy of aphasia - know the rehabilitation methods and interventions in the treatment of aphasia in adulthood - know how to navigate the definition of a speech therapy plan and program for the aphasic subject
Course Prerequisites
- knowledge of theories of language - knowledge of the parts of language - elements of linguistics
Teaching Methods
- mixed frontal lesson - small group work -exercise simulations
Assessment Methods
Writing exam with quizzes,DRAB and clinical case.
Texts
Aphasiology; M.Gilardone and A.Monti, Franco Angeli 2019
Contents
The guidelines of aphasia - Differential diagnosis with dysarthria and apraxia - Aspects influencing prognosis - The aphasia caretaking pathway - The classifications of aphasia - The aphasia assessment tools: language batteries and communication assessment functional - EBM of speech therapy in aphasia - Communication strategies with the aphasic person - Use of Alternative Augmentative Communication with the aphasic person - Aphasia rehabilitation methods: CILT; REST; Anna Basso method; phonological training; PCA; SFA; verb-tonal phonological method; MIT; AOT; VAT; Supported Conversation Therapy; Conversational Coaching; P.A.C.E.
Course Language
Italian
More information
Supplementary material to the textbook will be distributed as further study
