Semin Speech Lang 2010; 31(3): 162-167
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1257532
© Thieme Medical Publishers

The Positive Behavioral Momentum of Mark Ylvisaker

Lyn S. Turkstra1
  • 1Department of Communicative Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
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Publication Date:
03 August 2010 (online)

Abstract

Mark Ylvisaker inspired many people to believe they had the skills to help children and adults with brain injury live a meaningful life. He was thoroughly multidisciplinary in his approach, but also felt strongly that communication was the cornerstone of effective behavior management and that speech-language pathologists could make a unique contribution in the everyday lives of individuals with cognitive-communication disorders. This article recognizes his profound influence on the author's research, teaching, and clinical practice and was written in the spirit of paying forward the knowledge he shared.

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Lyn S TurkstraPh.D. 

Department of Communicative Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1975 Willow Drive

Madison, WI 53706

Email: lsturkstra@wisc.edu