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Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness
Published on: August 1, 2017
Having the courage to be competent: persons and families living with aphasia
1Division of Communication Disorders, University of Kentucky, Lexington 50504-2605, USA.
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This paper provides examples and illustrations of how aphasic people can and do demonstrate their competence in managing their lives despite chronic aphasia. It discusses a number of ways in which aphasic persons and their families can learn to live fully despite the intrusion of aphasia.
Educational Objectives:
After reading this paper, participants should (1) have a more fully developed appreciation of what it means to live courageously with aphasia, (2) recognize the importance of developing a lifespan perspective following the onset of aphasia, and (3) better understand competence in aphasia.
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