APHASIA FINAL EXAM

Reliability

The consistency of a measurement tool in assessment.

Validity

The accuracy of what a measurement tool is assessing in aphasia.

Normative Sample

A representative group used for comparison in assessments.

Sensitivity

The ability to correctly identify individuals with aphasia.

Specificity

The ability to correctly identify individuals without aphasia.

Minnesota Test for Differential Diagnosis of Aphasia (MTDDA)

A comprehensive test with 46 subtests for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Western Aphasia Battery (WAB)

A test that includes subtests and uses quotients for scoring to differentiate aphasia types.

Porch Index of Communicative Ability (PICA)

An assessment tool consisting of 18 subtests for measuring severity and monitoring recovery.

Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (BDAE)

A test diagnosing aphasia type, consisting of 27 subtests including the Boston Naming Test.

Comprehensive Aphasia Test (CAT)

An assessment for acquired aphasia focusing on various language skills and cognitive impact.

Pragmatics

The study of social language skills and context in communication.

Cueing Techniques

Strategies like semantic and phonemic cues used to assist communication in aphasia.

Differential Diagnosis

The process of identifying or ruling out specific diagnoses and recognizing confounding factors.

Prognostic Factors

Elements that influence the recovery potential of individuals with aphasia.

Cognitive Processes

Mental capabilities including attention, memory, and executive function involved in assessment.

WHO ICF Model

A framework addressing impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

A tool used to assess an individual's capacity for independence in daily activities.

Neuroplasticity

The brain's ability to reorganize and adapt, forming new connections after injury.

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

Communication methods that supplement or replace verbal speech.

Impairment-Focused Goal

A treatment objective targeting specific language functions, e.g., producing grammatically correct sentences.

Life Participation Goal

A functional communication objective that emphasizes real-world communication.

Constraint-Induced Language Therapy (CILT)

A restitutive approach that encourages verbal communication by constraining compensatory strategies.