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The Logopenic Variant of Primary Progressive Aphasia: Effects on Linguistic Communication
Perspectives on Gerontology (2012)
  • Nidhi Mahendra, California State University, East Bay
Abstract
Recently, researchers have detailed the logopenic variant of primary progressive aphasia (LV-PPA) as the third subtype of primary progressive aphasia. In this article, I will present a case study of an individual with the logopenic variant of primary progressive aphasia. I will describe the performance of an individual client on tests of cognitive and language function and present recommendations for intervention.
I will integrate data from neurological examination, neuroimaging investigation, speech-language pathology evaluations, and caregiver report to offer clinicians a better understanding of LV-PPA.
The logopenic variant of primary progressive aphasia has a profound effect on communicative and cognitive functions. Speech-language pathologists can add much to the clinical assessment and management of LV-PPA by carefully documenting cognitive-communicative functioning and implementing interventions that can optimize communicative interactions and maximize patient and caregiver coping skills.
Publication Date
May, 2012
DOI
10.1044/gero17.2.50
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Citation Information
Nidhi Mahendra. "The Logopenic Variant of Primary Progressive Aphasia: Effects on Linguistic Communication" Perspectives on Gerontology Vol. 17 Iss. 2 (2012) p. 50 - 59 ISSN: 1940-7785
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/nidhi-mahendra/9/