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Using Motor Learning Guided Theory And Augmentative And Alternative Communication To Improve Speech Production In Profound Apraxia: A Case Example

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology

Volume

16

Issue

4

First Page

225

Last Page

231

Abstract

A 49-year-old man with profound apraxia speech and moderate nonfluent aphasia participated in a two-pronged treatment that combined the motor learning guided (MLG) approach for apraxia of speech and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). When he began the treatment protocol, JW was 4 years post onset from a series of three left cerebrovascular accidents. Researchers implemented a hierarchical motor learning guided approach that manipulated aspects of practice and feedback to help the client acquire and retain targeted words and phrases. In addition, researchers assisted in JW acquiring

Speech generating device (SGD) with which he practiced treatment targets at home daily. After three cycles of the combined treatment protocol, JW made gains in acquiring and using treatment targets, as well as in producing untreated stimuli. The combination of treatment approaches-MLG and home practice with an SGD-resulted in changes in speech production in a client with profound apraxia who experienced limited success with more traditional apraxia treatment approaches. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Cengage Learning.

Department

Department of Communicative Disorders

Original Publication Date

12-1-2008

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