Acquired Aphasia
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Table of contents
- Acquired Aphasiaiii
- Copyright Pageiv
- Contentsv
- Contributorsxi
- Preface to the third editionxiii
- Preface to the second editionxv
- Preface to the first editionxvii
- Chapter 1. Aphasia: Historical Perspectives1
- Early Contributions1
- Aphasia: 1800–18605
- Aphasia: 1861–19007
- Early Twentieth-Century Developments11
- The Modern Period13
- Contremporary Developments14
- References20
- Chapter 2. Signs of Aphasia25
- Aphasia25
- Signs of Aphasia29
- Classifications of Aphasia32
- Major Aphasia Types34
- References40
- Chapter 3. Neuroanatomical Correlates of the Aphasias43
- Fluent Aphasias47
- Nonfluent Aphasias53
- Atypical Aphasias62
- Conclusion62
- References68
- Chapter 4. Assessment of Aphasia71
- Purposes of Assessment and Testing72
- Psycholinguistic Evaluation of Aphasic Language75
- Contruction Principles of Aphasia Tests77
- Current Methods for the Assessment of Aphasia83
- Assessment of Aphasia in Children128
- Assessment of Aphasia in Clinical Practice130
- Conclusion136
- References139
- Chapter 5. Phonological Aspects of Aphasia157
- Introduction157
- The Sound Structure of Language: A Theoretical Framework158
- Speech Production161
- Speech Perception172
- Summary179
- References180
- Chapter 6. Lexical Deficits187
- A Lexical Deficit?187
- A Functional Architecture of the Lexical System190
- Aspects of the Internal Structure of the Functional Components195
- Conclusion219
- References222
- Chapter 7. Sentence Processing in Aphasia229
- Variability (and Malleability ) of Patients' Symptoms232
- Integrating Lexical, Semantic, and Syntactic Information in Sentence Processing234
- Sentence Production: Conceptions of Normal Production236
- Using the Model to Understand Aphasic Symptoms238
- Sentence Comprehension: A Framework for normal Comprehension243
- Sentence Comprehension Impairments in Aphasia245
- Resource Limitations, Capacity Constraints, and Short-Term Memory252
- Linking Syntactic Structure and Sentence Interpretation: Thematic Role Assignment255
- Discussion: Treatment of Sentence Processing Deficits257
- References262
- Chapter 8. Explanations of the Concept of Apraxia of Speech269
- Histrocial Background270
- Current Stands276
- General Characteristics of Limb-Kinetic Apraxia of Speech284
- Experimental Studies286
- Conclusions298
- References300
- Chapter 9. Aphasia-Related Disorders309
- Alexia and Agraphia310
- Acalculia317
- Finger Agnosia320
- Right-Left Disorientation321
- The Gerstmann Syndrome322
- Constructional Disorders323
- Apraxia: Disorders of Gestrual Behavior326
- Nonlinguistic Cognitive Abilities in Aphasic Patients330
- References333
- Chapter 10. Intellignece and Aphasia341
- Early Controversies341
- Intelligence343
- Intelligence and Brain Disese347
- Language and Intellectual Development352
- Acquired Aphasia and Congnition356
- Language Comprehension Impairment362
- Summary367
- References368
- Chapter 11. Artistry and Aphasia375
- Music375
- Literature393
- Drawing383
- Conclusion402
- References403
- Chapter 12. Aging, Language, and Language Disorders413
- Language in Normal Againg414
- Theoretical Explanantions for Language Changes in Normal Aging Aging and Aphasia417
- Aging and Aphasia425
- Language in Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type427
- Conclusion439
- References440
- Chapter 13. Acquired Aphasia in Children451
- Introduction451
- The Clinical Picture: Language Characteristics454
- Factors Related to Recovery of Language Abilities466
- Conclusion
- References476
- Chapter 14. Aphasia after Traumatic Brain Injury481
- Introduction481
- Epidemiology and Mechanisms of Injury482
- Assessment of Initial Injury485
- Cognitive–Communicative Deficits beyond Aphasia500
- Discourse in Adults with TBI504
- Prognosis for Recovery507
- Aphasia in Children after Closed-Head Injury512
- Effects of Severity of Injury517
- Concomitant Neuropsychological Deficits520
- Special Aspects of Speech–Language Management523
- Summary524
- References524
- Chapter 15. Acquired Aphasia in Bilingual Speakers531
- Patterns of Recovery531
- The Role of Implict Memory535
- The Activation Threshold538
- The Role of the Right Hemisphere540
- Assessment of Bilingual Aphasia541
- Bilingual Aphasia Rehabilitation542
- Conclusion544
- References545
- Chapter 16. Ethnocultural Dynamics and Acquired Aphasia551
- Language as a Sociocultural Phenomenon in Aging552
- Culture and Ethnic Perceptions of Illness and Disability553
- Religion and Spirituality in Coping with Disability554
- The Role of Supportive Relationships in Aphasia Outcomes559
- Implications for Aphasia Rehabilitation and Research561
- Conclusions564
- References564
- Chapter 17. The Psychological and Social Sequelae of Aphasia569
- Historical Review569
- Language and the limbic System576
- Current Concepts of the Psychological Sequelae of Aphasia580
- Psychosocial Consequences of Aphasia584
- Management and Rehabilitation586
- References591
- Chapter 18. Recovery and Rehabilitation in Aphasia595
- Introduction595
- Early Accounts of Recovery and Treatment595
- Research Issues in Rcovery the Rehabilitation600
- Defining Recovery601
- Spontaneous Recovery602
- Predicting Recovery602
- Time since Onset and Recovery604
- Approaches to the Treatment of Aphasia604
- Studies of the Efficacy of Aphasia Treatment613
- A Philosophy of Aphasia Rehabilitation615
- The Aphasia Therapist616
- Concluding Comments618
- References619
- Subjet Index633
With chapters containing up to 50 percent new coverage, this book provides a thorough update of the latest research and development in the area of acquired aphasia. Coverage includes the symptoms of aphasia, assessment, neuropsychology, the specific linguistic deficits associated with aphasia, related disorders, recovery, and rehabilitation. This comprehensive compilation, written by some of the most knowledgeable workers in the field, provides an authoritative text and reference for graduate students, clinicians, and researchers.
Key Features
* Chapters include up to 50 percent new coverage
* Provides update of latest research in the field
* Includes writings by the most knowledgeable workers in the field
* Comprehensive, exhaustive reference tool
Key Features
* Chapters include up to 50 percent new coverage
* Provides update of latest research in the field
* Includes writings by the most knowledgeable workers in the field
* Comprehensive, exhaustive reference tool