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Intonation in partner accommodation for aphasia: a descriptive single case study.

Alison Ferguson1, Peter Peterson

  • 1Department of Linguistics, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. lnajf@alinga.newcastle.edu.au

Journal of Communication Disorders
|April 13, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Communication partners adapt their speech intonation when talking to individuals with aphasia. This study observed increased use of pitch variations and marked tones when addressing an aphasic speaker, suggesting speech accommodation.

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Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Previous studies indicate speech adjustments when conversing with ill or elderly individuals.
  • This research investigates intonation adjustments made by communication partners of aphasic speakers.

Observation:

  • A descriptive case study analyzed the intonation patterns of a neighbor interacting with an aphasic speaker.
  • The analysis focused on a 15-minute natural conversation involving the aphasic speaker, his wife, and the researcher.

Findings:

  • The neighbor used intonation differently when addressing the aphasic speaker compared to his wife.
  • Specifically, more pitch movements related to shared information and marked tones (rising-falling, rising) were used with the aphasic individual.

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Implications:

  • These intonation adjustments may represent a form of speech accommodation for individuals with aphasia.
  • Understanding these patterns can inform communication strategies for supporting people with aphasia.