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Semin Speech Lang 1996; 17(2): 115-122
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1064092
© 1996 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Use of the Family to Facilitate Communicative Changes in Adults with Neurological Impairments

Martha S. Burns
  • Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois; Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois; Associate Medical Staff, Evanston Hospital; Affiliate Medical Staff, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois
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15 May 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Systemic concepts may be used to expand upon the traditional notion that family members influence the outcome of treatment services to adults with neurological communicative disorders. Several systemic concepts are discussed and illustrated as they are used with different clients having (1) aphasia, (2) right cerebral hemisphere dysfunction, and (3) progressive dementia. Discussion focuses on determining the unit of treatment with which to work, promoting and measuring positive communicative changes, and selecting effective intervention techniques.

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aphasia - family - dementia

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