Preliminary results from conversation therapy in two cases of Aphasia

REFERENCES

• Armstrong, E., & Mortensen, L. (2006). Everyday talk: Its role in assessment and treatment for individuals with aphasia. Brain Impairment, 7(3), 175–189.
   Google Scholar
• Barlow, D. H., & Hayes, S. C. (1979). Alternating treatments design: One strategy for comparing the effects of two treatments in a single subject. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 12(2), 199–210.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Beeke, S., Maxim, J., Best, W., & Cooper, F. (2011). Redesigning therapy for agrammatism: Initial findings from the ongoing evaluation of a conversation-based intervention study. Journal of Neurolinguistics, 24, 222–236.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Boles, L. (1997). Conversation analysis as a dependent measure in communication therapy with four individuals with aphasia. Asia Pacific Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing, 2(1), 43–61.
   Google Scholar
• Boles, L. (1998). Conversational discourse analysis as a method for evaluating progress in aphasia: A case report. Journal of Communication Disorders, 31(3), 261–274.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Boles, L. (2011). A review of aphasia couples therapy. Asia Pacific Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing, 14(3), 159–163.
   Google Scholar
• Boles, L., & Bombard, T. (1998). Conversational discourse analysis: Appropriate and useful sample size. Aphasiology, 12(7/8), 547–560.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Boo, M., & Rose, M. (2011). The efficacy of repetition, semantic, and gesture treatments for verb retrieval and use in Broca’s aphasia. Aphasiology, 25, 154–175.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Booth, S., & Perkins, L. (1999). The use of conversation analysis to guide individualized advice to carers and evaluate change in aphasia: A case study. Aphasiology, 13(4/5), 283–303.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bradley, M., & Douglas, J. (2008). Conversation partner training – its role in aphasia; A review of the literature. Acquiring Knowledge in Speech, Language and Hearing, 10(1), 18–21.
   Google Scholar
• Brady, M., Kelly, H., Godwin, J., & Enderby, P. (2012). Speech and language therapy for aphasia following stroke (A review). The Cochrane Library, 5, 1–235.
   Google Scholar
• Carragher, M., Conroy, P., Sage, K., & Wilkinson, R. (2012). Can impairment-focused therapy change the everyday conversations of people with aphasia? A review of the literature and future directions. Aphasiology, 26(7), 895–916.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Coelho, C., Sinotte, M., & Duffy, J. (2008). Schuell’s stimulation approach to rehabilitation. In R.Chapey (Ed.), Language intervention strategies in aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders (5th ed., pp. 403–449). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
   Google Scholar
• Cohen, J. (1988). Statistical power analysis for the behavioral sciences (2nd ed.). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.
   Google Scholar
• DeDe, G., Parris, D., & Waters, G. (2003). Teaching self-cues: A treatment approach for verbal naming. Aphasiology, 17(5), 465.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• del Toro, C. M., Altmann, L. J. P., Raymer, A. M., Leon, S., Blonder, L. X., & Gonzalez Rothi, L. J. (2008). Changes in aphasic discourse after contrasting treatments for anomia. Aphasiology, 22,881–892.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Elman, R., & Bernstein-Ellis, E. (1999). The efficacy of group communication treatment in adults with chronic aphasia. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 42, 411–419.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ennis, M. R. (2001). Comprehension approaches for word retrieval training in aphasia. Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders, 11, 18–23.
   Google Scholar
• Fillingham, J., Hodgson, C., Sage, K., & Lambon Ralph, M. (2003). The application of errorless learning to aphasic disorders: A review of theory and practice. Neurospychological Rehabilitation: An International Journal, 13(3), 337–363.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Fink, R., Schwartz, M., Rochon, E., Myers, J., Socolof, G., & Bluestone, R. (1995). Syntax stimulation revisited: An analysis of generalization treatment effects. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 4, 99–104.
   Google Scholar
• Frattali, C., Holland, A., Thompson, C., Wohl, C., & Ferketic, M. (1995). The FACS of life ASHA FACS. Rockville, MD: American Speech and Hearing Association.
   Google Scholar
• Garrett & Beukleman. (2006). Aphasia needs assessment. Retrieved May 29, 2013, from http://aac.unl.edu/screen/aphasianeeds.pdf
   Google Scholar
• Greenwood, A., Grassly, J., Hickin, J., & Best, W. (2010). Phonological and orthographic cueing therapy: A case of generalised improvement. Aphasiology, 24(9), 991–1016.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hickey, E., Bourgeois, M., & Olswang, L. (2004). Effects of training volunteers to converse with nursing home residents with aphasia. Aphasiology, 18(5–7), 625–637.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hickin, J., Herbert, R., Best, W., Howard, D., & Osborne, F. (2006). Efficacy of treatment: Effects on word retrieval and conversation. In C. P. J. M. S. Byng (Ed.), Second aphasia therapy file. Hove: Psychology Press.
   Google Scholar
• Hilari, K., Byng, S., Lamping, D., & Smith, S. (2003). Stroke and aphasia quality of life scale-39 (SAQOL-39). Evaluation of acceptability, reliability, and validity. Stroke, 34(8), 1–8.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Holland, A. (1980). Communicative activities of daily living. Baltimore, MD: University Park Press.
   Google Scholar
• Holland, A., Fromm, D., DeRuyter, F., & Stein, M. (1996). Treatment efficacy of aphasia. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 39(5), 27–36.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hopper, S., Holland, A., & Rewega, M. (2002). Conversational coaching: Treatment outcomes and future directions. Aphasiology, 16, 745–762.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kagan, A., Black, S., Duchan, J., Simmons-Mackie, N., & Square, P. (2001). Training volunteers as conversation partners using “supported conversation for adults with aphasia” (SCA): A controlled trial. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 44(3), 624–638.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kagan, A., Simmons-Mackie, N., Rowland, A., Huijbregts, M., Shumway, E., McEwen, S., … Sharp, S. (2008). Counting what counts: A framework for capturing real-life outcomes of aphasia intervention. Aphasiology, 22(3), 258–280.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kertesz, A. (2007). Western aphasia battery-revised. San Antonio, TX: Psychological Corporation.
   Google Scholar
• Lock, S., Wilkinson, R., & Bryan, K. (2008). Supporting partners of people with aphasia in relationships and conversation (SPPARC). Bicester: Speechmark.
   Google Scholar
• Lock, S., Wilkinson, R., Bryan, K., Maxim, J., Edmundson, A., Bruce, C., & Moir, D. (2001). Supporting Partners of People with Aphasia in Relationships and Conversation (SPPARC). International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 36, 25–30.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lomas, J., Pickard, L., Bester, S., Elbard, H., Finlayson, A., & Zoghaib, C. (1989). The communicative effectiveness index development and psychometric evaluation of a functional communication measure for adult Aphasia. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 54(1), 113–124.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• LPAA Project Group (R. Chapey, J. F. Duchan, R. J. Elman, L. J. Garcia, A. Kagan, J. Lyon, and N. Simmons-Mackie). (2000). The ASHA Leader, 5(3), 4–6. Retrieved May 21, 2013, from http://www.aphasia.ca/researchers-academics/life-participation-approach-to-aphasia-lpaa/
   Google Scholar
• Lyon, J. G. (1994, November).Communication partners: Integrating adults with aphasia back into society. Mini-seminar presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
   Google Scholar
• Lyon, J. G. (2000). Finding, defining, and refining functionality in real life for people confronting aphasia. In L. Worrall & C. Frattali (Eds.), Neurogenic communication disorders: A functional approach (pp. 137–161). New York, NY: Thieme.
   Google Scholar
• Lyon, J. G., Cariski, D., Keisler, L., Rosenbek, J., Levine, R., Kumpula, J. , … Blanc, M. (1997). Communication partners: Enhancing participation in life and communication for adults with aphasia in natural settings. Aphasiology, 11(7), 693–708.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• McReynolds, L., & Kearns, K. (1983). Single-subject experimental designs in communicative disorders. Baltimore, MD: University Park Press.
   Google Scholar
• McVicker, S., Parr, S., Pound, C., & Duchan, J. (2009). The communication partner scheme: A project to develop long-term, low-cost access to conversation for people living with aphasia. Aphasiology, 23(1), 52–71.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Miller, J. (2012). Systematic analysis of language transcripts (Research Version 8.0) [Computer Software). Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin.
   Google Scholar
• Nicholas, L., & Brookshire, R. (1993). A system for quantifying the informativeness and efficiency of the connected speech of adults with aphasia. Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 36(2), 338.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Norris, J., & Hoffman, P. (1993). Whole language intervention for school-age children. San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group.
   Google Scholar
• Pimentel, J., & Algeo, D. (2009). Effects of environmental props on communication in aphasia group therapy. Perspectives on Gerontology, 14(1), 12–18.
   Google Scholar
• Raymer, A., Beeson, P., Holland, A., Kendall, D., Maher, L., Martin, N. , … Gonzalez Rothi, L. (2008). Translational research in aphasia: From neuroscience to neurorehabilitation. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 51, S259–S275.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Robey, R. (1994). The efficacy of treatment for Aphasic persons: A meta-analysis. Brain and Language, 47, 582–608.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Robey, R. (1998). A meta-analysis of clinical outcomes in the treatment of Aphasia. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 41, 172–187.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Robey, R., & Schultz, M. (1998). A model for conducting clinical-outcome research: An adaptation of the standard protocol for use in aphasiology. Aphasiology, 12(9), 787–810.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Robey, R., Schultz, M., Crawford, A., & Sinner, C. (1999). Single-subject clinical-outcome research: Designs, data, effect sizes, and analyses. Aphasiology, 13(6), 445–473.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Rodriguez, A., & Gonzalez Rothi, L. (2008). Principles in conducting rehabilitation research. In D. Stuss, G. Winocur& I. Robertson (Eds.), Cognitive neurorehabilitation: Evidence and application (2nd ed., pp. 62–79). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
   Google Scholar
• Rose, M., Douglas, J., & Matyas, T. (2002). The comparative effectiveness of gesture and verbal treatments for a specific phonologic naming impairment. Aphasiology, 16, 1001–1030.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ross, A., Winslow, I., Marchant, P., & Brumfitt, S. (2006). Evaluation of communication, life participation and psychological well-being in chronic aphasia: The influence of group intervention. Aphasiology, 20(5), 427–448.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sarno, M. T. (2004). Aphasia therapy: Historical perspectives and moral imperatives. In J. Duchan & S. Byng (Eds.), Challenging aphasia therapies: Broadening the discourse and extending the boundaries (pp. 19–32). New York, NY: Psychology Press.
   Google Scholar
• Savage, M., Donovan, N., & Schembre, L. (in press).Comparison of conversational efficiency in conversation and stimulation therapy.
   Google Scholar
• Simmons-Mackie, N. (2000). Social approaches to the management of aphasia. In L. Worrall & C. Frattali (Eds.), Neurogenic communication disorders (pp. 162–187). New York, NY: Thieme.
   Google Scholar
• Simmons-Mackie, N. (2008). Social approaches to aphasia intervention. In R. Chapey (Ed.), Language intervention strategies in aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders (5th ed., pp. 290–318). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
   Google Scholar
• Simmons-Mackie, N., Elman, R., Holland, A., & Damico, J. (2007). Management of discourse in group therapy for aphasia. Topics in Language Disorders, 27(1), 5–23.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Simmons-Mackie, N., Kearns, K., & Potechin, G. (2005). CAC classics: Treatment of aphasia through family member training. Aphasiology, 19(6), 583–593.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Simmons-Mackie, N., Raymer, S., Armstrong, E., Holland, A., & Cherney, L. (2010). Partner training in aphasia: A systematic review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 91(12),1814–1837.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Thompson, C. (1989). Generalization research in aphasia: A review of the literature. In T. E. Prescott (Ed.), Clinical aphasiology (Vol. 18, pp. 195–222). Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
   Google Scholar
• Todman, J. B., & Dugard, P. (2001). Single-case and small-n experimental designs: A practical guide to randomization tests. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
   Google Scholar
• Whitworth, A., Perkins, L., & Lesser, R. (1997). Conversation analysis profile for people with aphasia. London: Whurr Publisher.
   Google Scholar
• WHO. (2001). International classification of functioning, disability, and health. Geneva: Author.
   Google Scholar
• Whyte, J., Gordon, W., & Gonzalez Rothi, L. J. (2009). A phased developmental approach to neurorehabilitation research: The science of knowledge building. Archives of Physical Medical Rehabilitation, 90(11 Suppl), S3–10.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Whyte, J., & Hart, T. (2003). It’s more than a black box; it’s a Russian doll. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 82, 639–652.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Wilkinson, R., Lock, S., Bryan, K., & Sage, K. (2011). Interaction-focused intervention for acquired language disorders: Facilitating mutual adaptation in couples where one partner has aphasia. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 13(1), 74–87.
   Google Scholar
• Wilkinson, R., & Wielaert, S. M. (2012). Rehabilitation targeted at everyday communication: Can we change the everyday talk of people with aphasia and their significant others? Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 93, S70–S76.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar