Neurogenic Final Flashcards
Evaluation is ongoing..
Can’t gather all info from 1 initial assessment. need to continually evaluate to see if they’re improving or if you need to make adjustments to therapy.
AAC
Should attempt speech but if they can’t get point across/function with speech and are frustrated then can recommend AAC.
Stimulation approach
most widely used. defines aphasia as an impairment that is regular and orderly, so therapy is regular and orderly.
strengths of stimulation approach
structured so easy to get data and family can incorporate tasks based on this model at home.
weaknesses of stimulation approach
only targets body function and its completely clinician controlled and a more passive form of therapy.
cognitive neuropsychological approach
based on idea that aphasia is a cognitive problem that results in client’s inability to use language properly. determine cognitive underpinnings of language and treat or compensate for those.
strengths of neuropsychological approach
identifies what’s impaired and what’s retained by hypothesis driven testing and allows a more clear identification of location of impairments.
weaknesses of cognitive neuropsychological approach
model of function, not rehab and limited research to show generalization.
neurolinguistic approach
views aphasia as a neurologically caused language disorder that can be described using linguistic concepts.
strengths of neurolinguistic approach
better understanding of types of errors and focused therapy on sentence comprehension and production deficits.
weaknesses of neurolinguistic approach
only looks at language aspects. does not consider importance of language in a pragmatic context or focus on communicative competence.
psycho-social approach
client-centered approach. self worth, personality traits, and whats important to client, etc. realistic, functional training.
strengths of psycho-social approach
comprehensive picture of how person is living with aphasia. functional and leads to carryover.
weaknesses of psycho-social approach
difficult to measure and harder to plan and execute.
prognosis
give a good prognosis for insurance companies. look at personal and environmental factors.