General Issues Flashcards
1
Q
Do we know the cause?
A
Remember, we do not know with certainty the core deficits causing R-hemisphere cognitive-communicative impairments.
2
Q
How does this contrast L-hemisphere?
A
This contrasts with the L-hemisphere were there are models of language processing that can shape aphasia treatment.
3
Q
Same for every patient?
A
No treatment approach is appropriate for every patient
4
Q
Workbooks?
A
Try to use workbooks for homework assignments, not as the primary basis for your one-on-one treatment
5
Q
Self-reliance
A
you want to work on helping the patient target things that will personally benefit them the most
6
Q
Social and Job Handicaps
A
The patient should be working toward minimizing social and job handicaps caused by the R-hemisphere damage.
