How To Treat Broca's Aphasia

Continue Active Communication With Patients

Family and friends can provide a great deal of support for the patient. Their involvement will make a difference in how much the patient can practice their therapy exercises and language skills on a daily basis. It is important to continue active communication with patients, and family members need to be patient. They cannot correct the language for the patient, who must practice producing it themselves. They can, however, give the patient the time they need to produce words. Other may speak to patients as an adult because they need to hear normal conversation and so their own frustration is kept at a minimum. Including them in conversation, asking for their input, and allowing them the time they need to produce communication is key for Broca's aphasia patients. It will help the patient's brain to get the practice it needs to rewrite synaptic pathways and rebuild speech skills. On the other hand, don't force the issue on a patient who is dealing with too much at a particular time.

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