A Window Into Functional Communication: Leveraging Naturalistic Speech Samples in Primary Progressive Aphasia

Purpose Naturalistic speech samples should be routinely collected in the assessment of individuals with communication difficulties. However, even when these are collected, they often underutilized. We propose that analysis naturalistic can greatly enhance our understanding and evaluation functional impact primary progressive aphasia (PPA) on communication. First, we review current practices evaluating PPA. Second, provide a framework to optimize collection, analysis, interpretation accomplish this goal. In particular, demonstrate how evaluated for measures informativeness, presence atypical patterns speech, articulatory rate, pausing, all which helpful metrics characterizing disordered speech. These factors leveraged identify both strengths difficulties an individual may face everyday Conclusion The collection clinical settings typical partners is highly recommended best diagnose, monitor, inform treatment plans