Acquired Language Disorders

Evelyn R. Klein, PhD, CCC-SLP is Associate Professor at La Salle University in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Science and teaches the graduate course in acquired language disorders as part of her teaching responsibilities. Dr. Klein is an ASHA Fellow and a certified speech-language pathologist with more than 25 years of clinical experience treating individuals with a variety of communication disorders. She is also a licensed psychologist with post-doctoral training in clinical neuropsychology. James M. Mancinelli, MS CCC-SLP is the University Clinical Coordinator/Supervisor for La Salle University's Speech-Language-Hearing Science Program. He teaches the graduate course in acquired language disorders, the introductory and advanced clinical practicum courses, as well as undergraduate courses in clinical procedures and professional issues. Mr. Mancinelli is a certified speech-language pathologist and has 25 years of clinical experience in medical speech-language pathology, evaluating and treating patients across the lifespan in acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care and out-patient settings.

Preface/Introduction About the Authors Dedication Chapter 1. An Overview of Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology Related to Acquired Language Disorders The Neuron Neurotransmitters The Brain: A Brief Review of Structure and Function Cerebral Blood Flow Brain Imaging and Selected Medical Tests for Acquired Language Disorders Chapter 2. Assessment and Treatment Considerations in Acquired Language Disorders Assessment Areas of Language Function Characteristics of Major Aphasic Syndromes Types of Assessment Cognition and Aphasia Commonly Used Assessments for Acquired Language Disorders: Key Concepts and Information Treatment and Goal Setting Chapter 3. The Major Nonfluent Aphasic Syndromes Broca's Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Maurice Transcortical Motor Aphasia (TMA) Characteristics Case Scenario: Vincent Global Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Elizabeth Chapter 4. The Major Fluent Aphasic Syndromes Wernicke's Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Mildred Transcortical Sensory Aphasia (TSA) Characteristics Case Scenario: John Conduction Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Miriam Anomic Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Sophie Chapter 5. Other Aphasic Syndromes Subcortical Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Winnie Primary Progressive Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Luis Acquired Alexia and Agraphia Characteristics Case Scenario: Sue Chapter 6. Right Hemisphere Syndrome Characteristics Case Scenario: Debra Chapter 7. Traumatic Brain Injury Characteristics Postconcussive Syndrome Rating Scales for Functional Outcomes Case Scenario: Samuel Chapter 8. The Dementias Characteristics Types of Dementia Case Scenario: MaxChapter Chapter 9. Encephalopathy Related to Acquired Language Disorders Characteristics Case Scenario: Tommy Chapter 10. Review of Treatment in ALD: Past, Present, and Future Considerations Historical Overview of Efficacy and Evidence in the Treatment of ALD in Adults Treatment Approaches and Future Trends Appendix A. Speech-Language Pathology Case History Form Appendix B. Skills Assessment Inventory Appendix C. Cognitive Linguistic Evaluation Appendix D. Acquired Language Disorders (ALD) Target Models Appendix E. Selected Treatment Programs and Approaches Anagram, Copy, and Recall Therapy (ACRT) Divergent Word Retrieval High-Tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Devices Lexical Retrieval and Sentence Production Programs Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) Narrative Story Cards Nonsymbolic Movements for Activation of Intention (NMAI) Promoting Aphasics' Communicative Effectiveness (PACE) Response Elaboration Training (RET) Schuell's Stimulation Approach Sentence Production Program for Aphasia (SPPA) Visual Action Therapy (VAT) Index CD SLIDE CONTENTS: 1. The Acquired Language Disorders Target Model 2. An Overview of Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology Related to Acquired Language Disorders 3. Assessment and Treatment Considerations of Acquired Language Disorders 4. Clinical Characteristics of the Major Aphasic Syndromes 5. The Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (BDAE-3) 6. Writing Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (S.O.A.P.) Notes 7. Nonfluent Aphasia 8. Fluent Aphasia 9. Subcortical Aphasia 10. Right Hemisphere Disorder 11. Traumatic Brain Injury 12. The Dementias 13. Encephalopathy and Acquired Language Disorders