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An approach to diagnosis of aphasia

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Conclusions

  1. 1)

    The present study tends to prove that there are discrete areas in the brain for predominantly different functions so far as speech is concerned and they can function independently to a great extent.

  2. 2)

    It is possible to diagnose aphasia and localise the sites of lesions independently which would offer a better insight as to the precise nature and site of lesion and consequently

  3. 3)

    Specific therapy can be given with greater benefit.

  4. 4)

    It is proposed that therapy should be given by stimulating the affected areas through the relatively less affected and/or unaffected areas (a sort of internal stimulation). This appears more rational.

  5. 5)

    The visual word area and the area for calculations appear to have an intimate functional relationship.

  6. 6)

    Singing centre appears to be in the nondominant hemisphere.

  7. 7)

    Articulation defect does not follow any particular pattern, So extra stress need not be given on correction of articulation defect; rather, it should be on revival of language and speech.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

    P. Ghosh

  2. Lady Noyce Deaf and Dumb School, Delhi

    K. P. Gupta

  3. Rehabilitation Unit in Audiology and Speech Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-16

    J. Nigam

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This study has been made possible by the grant offered by the Vocational Rehabilitation Administration (Social Rehabilitation Service), Washigton D.C. 20201 (U.S.A.).

formerly Audiologist. Rehabilitation Unit in Audiology and Speech Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-16

formerly Senior Speech Therapist, Rehabilitation Unit in Audiology and Speech Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-16

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Ghosh, P., Gupta, K.P. & Nigam, J. An approach to diagnosis of aphasia. Ind. J. Otol. 27, 88–92 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03047839

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