Aphasia
A Clinical Perspective
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This book presents an updated analysis of the different aspects of the language disturbances associated with brain pathology.
I. Basic Considerations
1. What is Aphasia?
2. Historical Background
3. Variations within Aphasia
4. Linguistic Analyses in Aphasia
5. Brain Damage in Aphasia
6. Assessment of Aphasia
II. Syndromology
7. Classifications of Aphasia
8. Perisylvan Aphasic Syndromes
9. Extrasylvan (Transcortical) Aphasic Syndromes
10. Subcortical Speech and Language Syndromes
11. Alexia
12. Agraphia
13. Acalculia
14. Anomia
15. Neural Basis of Language Functions
III. Related Disorders
16. Speech Disorders
17. Associated Neurologic and Behavioral Problems
18. Communication Disturbances in Aging and Dementia
19. Psychiatric Aspects of Aphasia
IV. Rehabilitation
20. Recovery from Aphasia
21. Management and Rehabilitation of Aphasia
D. Frank BensonAugustus S. Rose Professor of Neurology, University of California at Los Angeles (Emeritus), Alfredo ArdilaCoordinator, Neuropsychology Program, Miami Institute of Psychology
"The first comprehensive overview of clinical approaches to aphasia since the influential book by Albert et al., Clinical Aspects of Dysphasia, appeared more than 15 years ago."--The New England Journal of Medicine |k No