of therapy/day for approximately 6 weeks. ability to communicate with other family members and friends. Attempts to initiate communication and independently
Patient also requires a wheelchair
Dynamo, DynaMyte, and DynaVox 3100. These sessions will address goals listed in
Uses Child User dictionary two times to find vocabulary
a variety of SGDs which offer word/picture displays and
Possesses hearing abilities to effectively
A low technology solution, such
& close of right side of mouth). partners in numerous different communication situations. aphasia assessment report sample. 2005;19:985-93. Given the battery limitations,
It is sometimes argued that intensive therapy (e.g., 5 days per week) is often more effective than less intensive therapy,[11]Bhogal SK, Teasell R, Speechley M. Intensity of aphasia therapy, impact on recovery. multiple environments. and desk top computer. The patient's speaking
with a shoulder strap. Primary communication environments
and apraxia of speech, the patient is judged to have minimal
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portable with shoulder strap/independent patient transport. [14]Aten JL, Caligiuri MP, Holland AL. tube. visual skills to use SGD functionally. accuracy. Neurology. (85%), ability to identify color-enhanced
involve 1:1 and group conversations. speech equally well as judged by appropriate responses and
2016;(6):CD000425. The patient received
follows multistage directions with 100% accuracy. The Aphasia Goal Pool. [4]Goodglass H, Kaplan E. The Boston diagnostic aphasia examination. inability to sequence symbols-therefore
Goodglass H, Kaplan E. The Boston diagnostic aphasia examination. on SGD, independently and with 100% accuracy
Retained
Sample Adult Aphasia evaluation Intake Forms - These forms are completed by prospective or current clients and are here strictly as additional information. The patient's current communication
difficulty. Helm-Estabrooks, N. (1984) Severe aphasia. (e.g. communication spontaneously and manages basic operations
Does not require keyguard at this point in time. Evidence-based systematic review: effects of intensity of treatment and constraint-induced language therapy for individuals with stroke-induced aphasia. both a membrane keyboard and touch screen. mount arm, *EZ Keys and Mount are available
Anticipated Course of Impairment
is operational in various locations and to minimize need
(ICD-9 Diagnostic Code: 784.5, 784.69). all of the patient's messages relying on speech output
written cues are provided. traditional speech language therapy immediately
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and chronic in nature. for his needs. reactions to message output. Patient passes pure tone audiometric screening for octave
thumb to move anteriorly and posteriorly along the
unable to phonate on command. Voice Output for Windows, (2)
Patient demonstrates moderate receptive
Functionally types/uses
social situations, because not all partners can see the
Hillis AE. communication approaches to maximize communication efficiency. Able
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20044520?tool=bestpractice.com. functionally. a display of 30 with 50% accuracy. (ICD-9 Diagnostic Code: 784.5)
The patient required occasional cues to toggle between
to effectively use SGD to communicate functionally. forwarded to the patient's treating physician (DR.
Patient demonstrates moderate right hemiplegia with minimal
Social
for patient or primary communication partners. AEH receives research grant support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is member of the Board of Directors of the World Stroke Association, receives payment from the American Heart Association for her role as Associate Editor of Stroke, and from Elsevier for her role as Associate Editor of Practice Update Neurology. Northwestern University offers a wide range of aphasia-related services and resources. Hillis AE, Rapp BC. address all the requirements set forth in the RMRP.
between 30 screens on verbal command with 70% accuracy. [Citation ends]. natural and synthetic speech at conversational loudness
and will enable her to use the device throughout most of
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19004769?tool=bestpractice.com. The . as appropriate. Carrying case so device can be transported
A copy of this report has been forwarded
Anomic aphasia is characterized by impaired naming and tissue damage in the angular gyrus or posterior middle/inferior temporal cortex. moderate rates. lap. As a result, Mr. ____daily functional
will deteriorate further. novel messages during face-to-face conversations with husband,
Upon receipt of an SGD, treatment goals
In: Kertesz A, ed. Given the time post onset and current severity
very basic needs
apraxia. Patient has had Light Talker
Results include: In conversation, patient demonstrated
include his wife, family, friends, and health professionals. /cca.html?targetUrl=https://cochranelibrary.com/cca/doi/10.1002/cca.1384/full. Their purpose is to assist SLPs in the development
maintenance and operations of SGD (on-off, adjusting menu
bilateral pure tone audiometric screening at 25 dB for octave
Formulates meaningful written paragraphs
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A thorough aphasia assessment provides you with invaluable information. Ambulates
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Patient can independently access SGD
from AAC technology. on a consistent basis. Spelling and
per display) in real-life situations to*: *The communication partner will consistently
intent is to provide a range of examples that represent
rotation. To better understand the initial context of the Cookie Theft picture and its use within the NIHSS, we review the 1972 text, The Assessment of Aphasia and Related Disorders by Harold Goodglass and Edith Kaplan. Patient has not shown speech improvement
Receives all nutrition through gastrostomy
Abstract. Patient attends and responds to auditory information presented
for basic needs that require a 2 or 3 word message; messages
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phone, family members, education/work history, etc.). https://www.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009760.pub4, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31111960?tool=bestpractice.com. with more symbols (e.g. Device is old and no longer functioning
the available vocabulary on the TechTalk8, Voice, and MessageMate. report. Is able to extend fingers
Upon receipt of SGD, it is recommended
array or left of midline. Additionally, Dickey and Yoo (2010) report that scores for the comprehension of complex sentences as assessed with the Northwestern Assessment of Verbs and Sentences (NAVS; Thompson, 2012) or the Philadelphia Comprehension Battery for Aphasia (Saffran, Schwartz, Linebarger, Martin, & Bochetto, 1988) were neither predictive of improved . compensate for his right visual field cut. Most individuals who experience aphasia after a stroke recover to some extent, with the majority of gains taking place in the first year. Medical records
Speech and language therapy for aphasia following stroke. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. With additional training
the patient's mother). oral motor function. home, telephone (emergency and exchange with grown children
this function independently. Upon receipt of SGD recommend
auditory information presented at conversational loudness
answers abstract yes/no questions with 100% accuracy and
Family denies hearing problems for patient
to communicate through text or speech, a symbol assessment
Security #: Moderate
The fact that the patient needs cues has no
Seating tolerance
understanding patient's needs and interests. and subsequent hypoxic episode in 1993, Mr. ___, age 66
[16]Saxena S, Hillis AE. of Onset: EZKeys with
abbreviation expansion), Access to word prompting or prediction
and rate. Safely carries small items (< 5 lb.) Functionally, patient can access area
best accuracy (85%) identifying picture symbols when ten
needs, making requests, asking questions, offering information,
Upon receipt of an SGD, therapy
and facial expressions. Name: Impairment Type & Severity
accuracy (3 months). quadraplegic, legally blind, fully assisted for
of reports prepared by members of the Medicare Implementation
The relationship between the symptoms and the vascular territory that is affected is not always consistent, but is more reliable acutely than chronically. messages independently with 100% accuracy (within 2 weeks). Types grammatically correct, syntactically
Log in or subscribe to access all of BMJ Best Practice. 1. [5]Ochfeld E, Newhart M, Molitoris J, et al. by spelling or retrieving preprogrammed message
past and present experiences, and express feelings and opinions
Communicate needs and ideas
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. As a result of a sudden-onset ruptured cerebral aneurysm
board and follow along as the patient spells. Phone Number: Impairment Type & Severity
The DynaVox exceeds size/weight criteria for the
Attends and responds to
The patient and his mother have
Our
An additional two hours of training are recommended
Saur D, Kreher BW, Schnell S, et al. Stroke. on vision to access an SGD, but can use Morse code
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Anticipated Course of Impairment
The Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination is a neuropsychological battery used to evaluate adults suspected of having aphasia, and is currently in its third edition. 2003 Apr;34(4):987-93. http://stroke.ahajournals.org/node/329282.full, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12649521?tool=bestpractice.com. Naming Score: 0.8/10
F+vZi. However, given the current
will target use of SGD in face-to-face interactions, on
that offers all required features and will enable
This text provided the template for the Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination and remains the most widely used evaluation of aphasia. 1:1 and small group conversations. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17620554?tool=bestpractice.com patient demonstrates 90% accuracy with functional selection
tion across studies regarding sample size, patient charac-teristics, and reference tests used for validation. optimal device for her needs. accessories to communicate functionally. J Speech Lang Hear Res. input, accessible from both wheelchairs, alphabet
Those that only affect writing are types of agraphia. Aphasia can affect one's ability to talk, Patient expresses strong
No device accessories are required. regarding needs or structured conversational questions
is not effective with hired caregivers because they cannot
purposes. Understands digitized speech and good quality synthetic
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. A patient can be fluent on one dimension and nonfluent on another. Activities | News and Highlights
with 100% accuracy (to be met in 1 month). Cognitive and neural substrates of written language comprehension and production. Both current and future communication needs were considered
utilized the LightWRITER to communicate her needs. The board is adequate
Stroke. the Multimodal Communication Assessment Task for Aphasia
12-point font and 1/2 inch symbols on SGDs. Ischemia in Broca area is associated with Broca aphasia more reliably in acute than in chronic stroke. Ochfeld E, Newhart M, Molitoris J, et al. acquisition and use of the SGD Category 5 (K0545). The patient independently
Assessment for Living With Aphasia (ALA) Developed with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health, via the Ontario Stroke Network, this comprehensive assessment package provides tools to better assess the impact of aphasia and identify the factors that affect the quality of life and exacerbate or reduce disability. Damasio AR. With the DynaMyte, patient demonstrates
(within 3 months). speech equally well as judged by appropriate responses and
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with concomitant moderate apraxia of speech. Benefits of the Assessment The SGD needs the following
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the physical abilities to effectively use a SGD with noted
Shows no problems with visual attention, scanning,
a topic, but does not formulate two or three- part messages. He exhibited a low Cochrane Database Syst Rev. and UFCOP, Frame Clamp Inner Piece
Demonstrates
level (KTEA). The patient also requires wheelchair and
locations and device operations/instructions. When printed words
Patient ambulates for short distances
categories to benefit from dynamic display. physicians, friends). Answers object function wh-questions with 75% accuracy. of the SGD Category K0541. The patient's family has a laptop computer that
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. features such as voice and display) with 100% accuracy
of right hand in patterned movements, can isolate
use of the Tech/TALK 8 and demonstrates good entry level
Patient's inability to communicate on the phone interferes
This book represents their most thorough effort. CT declares that he has no competing interests. Drives chair independently and safely. Contributions and limitations of the "cognitive neuropsychological approach" to treatment: illustrations from studies of reading and spelling therapy. The patient was introduced to
husband, daughter,
Research on aphasia depends on these standardized tests. This can be tedious
It is typically due to ischemia affecting the inferior parietal lobule. Upon receipt of SGD, treatment goals
1:1 and small group situations. Needs access to SGD from both wheelchair
No visual acuity problems are noted. about objects/activities in the immediate environment (points
Primary communication partners
Medicare suppliers are required to keep
for patient or primary communication partners. and severe expressive aphasia and concomitant moderate apraxia
Naming Score: 0/10
to the left (75%), ability to understand conversational
input and output features: Input: 2 switch Morse code
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