Formulaic language performance in left- and right-hemisphere damaged patients: structured testing

Sidtis, Diana Van Lancker; Yang, Seung Yun

doi:10.1080/02687038.2016.1157136

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“…Linguistic deficits of apragmatism are those that involve an impaired ability to comprehend and produce language that is appropriate for the communicative context. Deficits in linguistic comprehension historically associated with RHD include the oft‐cited deficit in generating inferences (Brownell et al., 1986; Hatta et al., 2004), interpreting non‐literal languages such as idioms, metaphors and sarcasm (Giora et al., 2000; Van Lancker‐Sidtis & Yang, 2017), and interpreting jokes (Heath & Blonder, 2005). A key feature of the communication impairment is associated with RHD is the interruption of the expression or comprehension of the intended meaning.…”

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Apragmatism: The renewal of a label for communication disorders associated with right hemisphere brain damage

Minga

Johnson

Hewetson

et al. 2022

Intl J Lang & Comm Disor

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Background: Right hemisphere communication disorders are neither consistently labelled nor adequately defined. Labels associated with right hemisphere brain damage (RHD) are broad and fail to capture the essence of communication challenges needed for stroke-related service provisions. Determination of rehabilitation needs and best-practice guidelines for the education, management and functional improvement of communication disorders after RHD are all predicated on an apt diagnostic label and disorder characteristics. Aims: In this paper apragmatism is proposed as a potential communicationspecific diagnostic label for the impairments in communication that occur after RHD. In particular, the researchers aimed: (1) to establish an operational definition of apragmatism; and (2) to describe the linguistic, paralinguistic and extralinguistic communication deficits under the umbrella term apragmatism. Methods & Procedures: An international collaborative of researchers with expertise in RHD followed a multilevel approach to consider the utility of apragmatism as a diagnostic label. Adopting the relational approach to concept mapping, the researchers engaged in a series of group meetings to complete four levels of mapping: (1) identify and review, (2) define, (3) expert discussion and (4) label determination. Main Contribution:Apragmatism was established as a suitable diagnostic label for the impairments in communication associated with RHD. The paper offers an operational definition and description of the linguistic, paralinguistic and extralinguistic features of apragmatism through evidence summaries and examples from people with RHD retrieved from the RHDBank. Conclusions & Implications:The adoption of the term apragmatism offers an opportunity to capture the hallmark of RHD communication deficits. The use of the term is recommended when referencing the pragmatic language impairments in this population. Apragmatism, which may co-occur with or be exacerbated by cognitive impairments, can interfere with the ability to interpret and convey intended meaning and impact the lives of right hemisphere stroke survivors and their families.

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Section: Rationale For the Label Apragmatismmentioning

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Apragmatism: The renewal of a label for communication disorders associated with right hemisphere brain damage

Minga

Johnson

Hewetson

et al. 2022

Intl J Lang & Comm Disor

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“…According to Van Lancker Sidtis and Yang, production of luent speech often occurs as a result of distortions or strokes in one's left hemisphere [18]. In addition to mundane expressions, such as greetings, swear words and interjectory words (which are part of routine speech) are preserved while tackling aphasic speech [3].…”

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Formulaic Language: The Building Block of Aphasic Speech

Győrfi¹

2017

Advances in Speech-Language Pathology

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Aphasia is a condition that may appear when parts of the brain (Broca's or Wernicke's area) responsible for language production and processing are damaged. In most cases, patients have the left side of their brain afected. Thus, formulaic language remains intact in most cases. During speech therapy, this can be a solid base to build on. Formulaic language consists of formulas that are ixed phrases, stereotypes that behave as a single-unit lexical item. They have a signiicant role in language acquisition and luent discourse production. These ready-made parts of speech are stored in the longterm memory. Studies suggest that the processing of formulaic language engages right hemisphere areas of the brain. Due to their language impairment, people with aphasia often have a lower quality of life, consequently social and professional integration for them being problematic. The investigation of preserved paterns, such as formulaic language and impairments related to diferent aspects of discourse, may provide insights both for clinical practice and for cognitive science, therefore, facilitating a more eicient approach to treatment.Conclusion: This comprehensive review assesses what we know so far about the use of formulaic language in aphasic speech to get a more complex view on how to beneit from this knowledge during evaluation and speech therapy to facilitate recovery. These indings may also have implications for future research.

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Foundations of Familiar Language

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Formulaic language performance in left- and right-hemisphere damaged patients: structured testing

Cited by 14 publications

References 94 publications

Apragmatism: The renewal of a label for communication disorders associated with right hemisphere brain damage

Apragmatism: The renewal of a label for communication disorders associated with right hemisphere brain damage

Formulaic Language: The Building Block of Aphasic Speech

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