History

Question 1

Define aphasia

Answer 1

an acquired selective impairment of language modalities and functions resulting from a focal brain lesion in the language- dominant hemisphere that affects the person’s communicative and social functioning, quality of life, and the quality of life of his or her relatives and caregivers

Question 2

Which century was a so called ‘turning point’ in the field of aphasia

Answer 2

the 19th century

Question 3

In which century did we start getting more information on neurological anatomy

Answer 3

20th century - due to brain injuries from war

Question 4

What 2 influences were important in the field of aphasia in the late 20th and early 21st centuries

Answer 4

• influence of neuroscience (brain imaging/brain networks)

- disability movement, WHO)

Question 5

T or F: findings and approaches from different fields have influenced speech therapy for aphasia

Answer 5

True!