Based on interviews with 50 aphasic people conducted in London from 1994 through 1996, provides an account of aphasia from the perspectives of those who have experienced it, rather than professional, clinical, medical, or academic concerns. Interviewees discuss their initial experiences of language impairment; early treatments; their return home; the impact of their aphasia on their education, leisure, and personal relationships; and their needs for information. Ways to live with the loss of language are described. Written in nonacademic language. No index. Distributed by Taylor &amp; Francis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Talking About Aphasia: Living With Loss of Language After Stroke

Medical Books

Parr, Susie

Byng, Sally

Gilpin, Sue

Ireland, Chris

Medicine

Open Univ Pr

This innovative new book brings together a number of different perspectives on aphasia, a communication impairment that can follow stroke. Contributors include people with personal experience of aphasia, as well as therapists, counsellors, educationalists, linguists and researchers who address issues of living with aphasia in their work. Whatever their perspective, whether personal, theoretical or professional, contributors reflect on and explore aspects of living with aphasia that have little place in conventional academic discourse. Accordingly, the chapters cover a range of issues, for example aphasia and the Internet, time and poetry. The diverse contributions are drawn together by an introductory chapter and a linking commentary. Aphasia Inside Out suggests new ways of thinking about aphasia, offers insights into the nature of the disabling barriers faced, and explores some creative possibilities open to people who live with communication disability. It will be a valuable resource for any professional or layperson who encounters aphasia in the course of daily life.

Aphasia Inside Out: Reflections On Communication Disability

Open University Press

Aphasia Inside Out

Pound, Carole

Duchan, Judith

This book focuses explicitly on therapeutic techniques developed from a social model approach to disability and learning to live with difference. It describes theories, activities and methods of implementation developed from the work of Connect with people with long term aphasia. "Theoretical discussion runs alongside practical ideas for therapy and evaluation, case studies and commentaries from the authors regarding the method and means of implementation." Synthesises theory and practice in this new area of service delivery. Its non-impairment led focus of the therapies means that it has wide appeal to therapists, health service professionals and volunteers who work with people with chronic disabilities affecting lifestyle and communication.

Beyond Aphasia: Therapies For Living With Communication Disability (Speechmark Editions)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Lindsay, Jayne

Woolf, Celia

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Routledge

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