Results suggest that the maximization of quantity and frequency of language therapy have a significant impact on the improvement of expressive language ability. Moreover, if practised early in aphasia therapy, the constrained usage of the language modality, as practised in CIAT, confers an additional benefit to massed practice, particularly on naming ability.
Aphasia frequently leads to long-term consequences in language and communication. This paper presents an overview of current methods of aphasia treatment, as well as empirical data on their effectiveness and limitations. We surveyed literature by accessing electronic databases of Serbian libraries and by using specialized search engines on the internet. A review of the papers confirmed the existence of numerous methods in the treatment of aphasia today, which we conveniently grouped. The central place in the treatment is occupied by methods aimed at treating specific language disorders and methods specific to the type of aphasia. Methods that are complementary to language-oriented forms of therapy also need to be examined. There is a growing necessity to better define criteria for the implementation of some therapy methods. We feel that more precise definitions and a more unified methodology are needed to evaluate the efficacy of therapy methods and their verification.
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