Welcome back Jennifer here today we are cracking the code on treatment for reading comprehension in my last two videos. I went over treatment techniques for fluent and non-fluent aphasia, so today I want to talk about how to help someone who has had a stroke regain some or even all of their ability to read. It's important to know that treating anyone that has difficulty reading after a stroke will involve extensive homework, so the patient really has to be willing to put in the effort to do what it's going to take to be able to read and understand written language again. Here are some of the most common problems people face when they have trouble reading. Number one, they are slower at recognizing letters and words. Number two, their processing speed is slower. Number three, they have a slower reading rate. Number four, they may misperceive letters and words. Number five, more complex sentences have to be read word by word and so all of these issues will cause major difficulty with reading. Since only unskilled readers like very young children or those learning a new language rely on word by word reading, so let's talk about treatment. Just like in the other videos for treating aphasia, you have to start at the most basic level and work your way up if the deficit is severe for reading. If the deficit is severe for reading, it begins with word recognition. So start with having your loved one read whole words. I usually use flashcards when I'm working on this and if possible you'll want to pair the words with its picture to help the brain recognize the word and understand its meaning. When just starting out, use words that are easy to sound out like chair and dog. Those...
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The Aphasia Workbook is a resource designed to help individuals who have aphasia. Aphasia is a language disorder that impairs a person's ability to communicate effectively, typically caused by a brain injury or stroke. This workbook is specifically developed to provide targeted exercises and activities to improve language and communication skills for people with aphasia. It aims to assist individuals in regaining or enhancing their ability to express themselves, understand spoken or written language, and engage in meaningful conversations. The workbook may include various exercises such as word retrieval activities, sentence completion tasks, picture description exercises, comprehension tasks, and other language-based challenges. It may also provide strategies and tips for enhancing communication in everyday situations. The target audience for the Aphasia Workbook includes individuals who have acquired aphasia as a result of a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or any other neurological condition. It can be used by people of different ages and language capabilities, as the exercises can be tailored to meet specific needs and levels of impairment. Moreover, the workbook may be beneficial for both individual use and as a supplementary tool in therapeutic settings, such as speech and language therapy or rehabilitation centers. It can help individuals work on their communication skills independently and in collaboration with a speech-language pathologist or a language therapist. Ultimately, the Aphasia Workbook aims to support individuals with aphasia on their journey towards improving their ability to communicate effectively and rebuilding their confidence in expressing themselves.
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