Correction of aphasia

General information

In most cases, aphasia processes (complete or partial) are caused by stroke, infections and inflammations, as well as dementia. Together, they can cause other deviations that lead to decreased articulation and apraxia.

Depending on the form of the defect, different symptoms are observed in the following forms:

• expressive, when sentences or words are difficult to pronounce;
• sensory ‒ speech itself becomes difficult to understand (loss of receptivity).

To restore the impaired functioning of the vocal apparatus, direct or bypass compensation tools are used. They are designed to activate the brain's reserve capabilities and allow the damaged function to be "rearranged" or compensated for by another (which has become hyperdeveloped).

To create a favorable environment for recovery and treatment measures, it is necessary to create a normal communication zone and involve the person in communication with family, friends, and also with strangers.

This disease can develop in children and adults at any age. The reasons may be injuries, congenital or acquired defects, as well as various pathologies and diseases of the body, including psycho-emotional ones.

Procedure

Preparation

First, the doctor finds problem areas in the respiratory organs, examines the condition of the larynx, oral and nasal cavity, and also writes out a referral for an examination of the brain (CT, MRI, X-ray).

Also practiced is a lesson on recording and clarifying the receptivity and audibility of speech. On its basis, a conclusion is made on the current state of speech-sound activity.

Correction of aphasia

Recovery can be carried out individually or in a group. Sometimes both options are used. This allows to increase the speed of speech return and to correct it based on living examples (other people).

The doctor makes a work plan, having previously found out the nature, features of the problem and the age of the client. According to these criteria, it is much easier to assign him to the right team as the tasks are completed.

With extensive symptoms of deviations, attention is focused on the possibility of conversation as such. This is necessary in order to stir up the speech-sound system. The specialist carries out the return of active and passive vocabulary to his listener.

Then, including in case of partial defects, a stop is made on the development of intact functions of the brain zone. Classes are based on the use of conversation as the main means of communication. After this, they move on to control tests on the patient's correction of his own mistakes, the ability to construct logical sentences and training in the pronunciation of sounds with a semantic load.

A professional can change the methods based on the results of their acquisition by the subject.

Rehabilitation period

Recovery requires treatment and prevention even at home. As lessons, they suggest using jaw gymnastics (imitation of chewing, tongue movements), as well as forceful and imitative pronunciation. Reading poetry, singing and modulation breakdown of vocal cord control are relevant.

Also prescribe taking vitamins and medications, visiting physiotherapy procedures.

Indications

The correction and recovery technique is acceptable for people who have been diagnosed with:

• chitism, gammacism and iotacis;
• rhotacism, sigmatism, capacism and lambdacism;
• dysfunction of swallowing and articulatory apparatus;
• retardation in psychodevelopment;
• injuries, blows;
• non-pronunciation of individual letters;
• compensatory perestroika.

Contraindications

There are no restrictions on participation in medical and preventive sound correction. The main thing is to select an effective and optimal program, as well as regular participation in it.

Complications

No consequences have been identified, regardless of the diagnosis of the patient.

Prices and clinics

The therapy is performed by an ENT doctor, speech therapist or orthodontist in a clinic or medical center. You can find out its cost on the portal .