Post Stroke Aphasia – Current Approaches

This article looks at newer options to augment traditional, behavioural Speech and Language Therapy in Aphasia.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review some newer treatment options that may augment traditional speech and language therapy in patients with Aphasia.

Editor's comments:
Hypertension can lead to a stroke, which can lead to Aphasia. This article looks at more new treatment options with Aphasia, while all thses options may not be available it is important to at least be aware of them.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Aphasia

2. Behavioural interventions in aphasia
3. Computerized therapy, theory based therapy, social approach to therapy
4. Pharmaceutical interventions
5. Non invasive brain stimulation.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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