Treatment for lexical retrieval using abstract and concrete words in persons with aphasia: Effect of complexity

Kiran et al. | 2009 — Purpose — “…to determine efficacy of a treatment for lexical retrieval that is based on models of lexical processing by utilising abstractness as a mode of complexity.” — Findings — Participants: 4 people with anomic aphasia with relatively high language skills. Baseline measures: Generative Naming (2min), WAB, PALPA, PAPT…

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A quick aphasia battery for efficient, reliable, and multidimensional assessment of language function

Wilson et al. | 2018 — Purpose — Testing reliability and validity of the Quick Aphasia Battery (QAB) to summarize language performance in people with aphasia that can be done at bedside efficiently and effectively. — Findings — Admin time: 15-20min. The QAB summarizes performance data on a continuum of ability and severity in different…

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