Aphasia, a disorder affecting millions worldwide, presents unique challenges in the realm of communication and cognitive abilities, often requiring comprehensive therapy and intervention strategies for effective management. The "Workbook for Aphasia" crafted by Cat R. Kenney from Cleveland State University emerges as a pivotal resource in this therapeutic landscape. Designed primarily for new clinicians, student therapists, and family members of individuals recuperating from cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) or traumatic brain injuries (TBI), this workbook embarks on an extensive exploratory journey into the depths of language rejuvenation and cognitive rehabilitation. By meticulously segmenting the contents into language, cognition, functional skills, puzzles, and melodic intonation, alongside a dedicated “BEDSIDE SCREEN” and an extensive answer bank for worksheets, the workbook encapsulates an all-encompassing approach towards aphasia therapy. It underscores the essence of linguistic, cognitive, and functional task rehabilitation, backed by a substantial body of research indicating significant cognitive-communication function gains through speech-language therapy. Furthermore, the workbook heralds a philosophy of accessibility and altruism, explicitly intended for free use to aid those grappling with the financial burdens of recovery, thereby reinforcing the ethos of therapeutic outreach and support. It stands as a testament to the amalgamation of therapeutic rigor and compassionate care, aiming to furnish clinicians, patients, and families with a versatile tool in their journey towards linguistic and cognitive recuperation.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Workbook Aphasia Form |
| Form Length | 116 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 29 min |
| Other names | the source for aphasia therapy pdf, aphasia workbooks, workbook for aphasia, a workbook for aphasia |
by Cat R. Kenney
Cleveland State University
A Workbook for Aphasia
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A WORKBOOK for APHASIA
INTRODUCTION….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
LANGUAGE SECTION
WORDS
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
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COGNITION SECTION
COMPREHENSION
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
MEMORY
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FUNCTIONAL SKILLS SECTION
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
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PUZZLES
MELODIC INTONATION
A BED“IDE “C‘EENE‘………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...90
ANSWER BANK for WORKSHEETS………………………………………………………………………………………………….……
LITERATURE REVIEW, RESOURCES and REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………..
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INTRODUCTION
Aphasia is relatively common: according to the American
Research shows that clients experience significant gains in
There are several trains of thought in the world of therapy for CVA/TBI. There are those which focus on cognition, language, pragmatics, functional tasks, and life participation. There are those which encourage a high intensity schedule of therapy. There are those which eschew alternate means or supplemental communication for an
Most of the more popular workbooks focus on one type of therapy or another. The literature review included offers a glimpse of the many resource materials out there, and may guide you in selecting the type of workbook that seems best for your individual case. Here are my own top choices to target the most often used types of therapy: Linguistic, cognitive, and functional tasks.
--For a diverse, and nicely illustrated, workbook addressing functional tasks, you cannot do better than the Results for Adults books, by Christine Johnson and Melissa Baker.
Hopefully, you will be inspired to create your own activities to help your client, patient, or loved one
One final note: I intended this workbook to be free, to be used by anyone who might find a use for it. Please feel free to share it in a similar fashion, with credit, but do not try to sell or profit from its pages. Families of those facing the challenge of recovery have enough to worry about without spending more money on expensive workbooks. Student clinicians are also on tight budgets, and beginning clinicians often face a mountain of student loan debt. Hopefully it will be of use.
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Acknowledgements
Thanks to Patri k O’Do ell, De ise Rogers, Kath Ke e , Ji Piek ik, a d my teachers and
classmates in the CSU Speech and Hearing Program
All worksheets and photographs within were created by, and are property of Cat Kenney. Please use them freely with your clients, including photocopying them, but do not otherwise publish or print this material, post it on the web, or sell it for profit. Contact the author at catrkenney@yahoo.com.