short answer #1

Question 1

what are two treatment approaches you would use for someone with a severe aphasia diagnosis?

Answer 1

script training and copy and recall (CART)

Question 2

explain your choice for the first treatment approach. Why is this beneficial for someone with severe aphasia?

Answer 2

CART- it focuses on rebuilding written word production which can be a great way to communiucate if verbal production is impaired, so It can act as an alernative communication pathway

CART involves repetition which reinforces learning, promotes automaticity, supports neuroplasticity, and builds the client’s confidence

Question 3

explain your choice for the second treatment approach. Why is this beneficial for someone with severe aphasia?

Answer 3

ST- targets functional communication that allows clients to practice everyday interactions as well as improves fluency and increases confidence.

ST also involves repetition which reinforces learning, promotes automaticity, supports neuroplasticity, and builds the client’s confidence