Behaviors of Aphasic Patients Anomia-problem with word finding. They know what they want to say but can't find the words to say it. Sometimes they can be cued or recall by gestures. Verbal Stereotypes-have a few words or sentences that they use over and over again to answer every question. Aphasia Therapy May be group or individual therapy.
Individual therapy is best soon after the problem occurs so that it can receive more attention.
Group therapy is better later on when progress is either beginning to cease or is not being made. Goal of group therapy is to have functional ways of communicating. Work on the functions they have retained. Melotic - increases language skills using music. Family Communication Train families in therapy how to change their home environment to make it safe.