Introduction
The central nervous system consists of the brain and the ____________.
What is spinal cord?
As individuals age, their ability to read may slow; but this remains intact.
What is comprehension?
Broca’s aphasia is an example of this kind of aphasia
What is fluent aphasia?
Right hemisphere plays an important role in this
What is communication?
The examination of the oral structures and functions used in speech is called
Oral Motor Examination
A problem with communication that arises as a result of damage to the brain or another part of the nervous system is called
What is neurogenic communication disorder?
Deficit in word finding ability
What is anomia?
Thalamic Aphasia is this type of aphasia
What is Subcortical Aphasia?
A person who has experienced a right hemisphere stroke may still have these
What is intact and functional language?
Apraxia of speech usually occurs from damage to which hemisphere
What is the left hemisphere?
The location of focal damage within the brain following ischemia is called
What is ischemic core?
Can cause damage to the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
What is an infection?
fluent aphasia where the individual has difficulty naming objects when reading and writing is known as
What is Anomic Aphasia?
Melody is processed here
What is the Right Hemisphere?
The inability to program and carry out volitional movements of the tongue, cheeks, lips is called
What is buccofacial oral apraxia?
Tumor that originates within the brain
What is primary brain tumor?
Motor vehicle accidents can cause this type of injury
What is Traumatic Brain Injury?
Aphasia characterized by relatively intact expressive and receptive language, but significant difficulty with repetition
What is Conduction Aphasia?
The type of neglect that occurs when a person cannot attend to one side of the environment is called
What is hemispatial neglect?
Treatment strategy that is appropriate for long-term use in individuals with severe apraxia of speech
What is AAC or Alternative and augmentative communication systems?
Cranial Motor nerve that enables tongue movements
What is Hypoglossal Nerve?
The ability to remember facts
What is declarative memory?
When a speaker restates or revises a word or phrase in order to produce it error-free or refine what they mean
What is Self-Repair?
True or False: Formal right hemisphere tests include assessment of the comprehension of humor, prosody, metaphors, sarcasm, and facial expression.
What is true?
Formal test for apraxia
What is Apraxia Battery for Adults?