Computer-Assisted Anomia Treatment for Persons with Chronic Aphasia: Generalization to Untrained Words
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Purpose: This study sought to determine the effects of, and satisfaction with, intensive computer-assisted treatment for anomia using commercially available software with persons who have chronic aphasia. Method: Six participants with chronic aphasia used eight Parrot Software programs in an intensive 32-hour treatment protocol lasting 4 weeks. The study measured the effect of this treatment on generalization of word finding abilities during confrontational naming and oral discourse. Participants’ satisfaction with this treatment program was also measured. Results: A significant (p < .05) improvement in confrontation naming ability for nontrained words occurred following computer-assisted treatment. Additionally, message informativeness during oral discourse increased for four of the six participants. Participants felt that the treatment employed acceptable procedures and goals, and they expressed overall satisfaction with the intervention program. Conclusions: Intensive use of certain commercially-available Parrot software programs may improve overall word finding abilities during confrontational naming tasks as well as oral discourse in persons with aphasia. This type of treatment may be a costeffective supplement to traditional speech-language therapy for anomia.
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