Who are the speech and language therapists who work with primary progressive aphasia in Brazil? An exploratory cross-sectional survey study
Amanda Gorziza da Silva,
Eduardo Kunz Beux,
Gabriela Denicol Santos
et al.
Abstract:Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is a progressive language disorder associated with frontotemporal impairment and mainly affects the left hemisphere of the brain. In general, this condition compromises abilities related to comprehension and expression of language. The diagnosis of PPA depends on in-depth knowledge regarding functions of language, neurology, and neuropsychology. Speech and language therapists (SLTs) have a pivotal role in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of PPA. The absence of these profession… Show more
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