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What is Hemiparesis

Chapter 10
Cases on Communication Disorders in Culturally Diverse Populations
Hemiparesis is the weakness of one entire side of the body. It can be caused by a variety of medical conditions affecting the central nervous system, such as a stroke. Oftentimes, people who have aphasia may also have a hemiparesis, depending on the location and severity of their injury.
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Factors Influencing Aphasia Assessment for Bilingual Adults
Leslie W. Johnson (North Carolina Central University, USA)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2261-5.ch010
Abstract
This chapter provides a brief overview of stroke, aphasia, and aphasia assessment. Additionally, it considers various issues associated with the standardized assessment of aphasia, including problems related to cultural and linguistic biases. The chapter also includes information on working with people who are bilingual, as well as working with interpreters. A hypothetical case study is presented as a teaching avenue to discuss these topics in greater length. This section contains details regarding how both cultural and linguistic barriers associated with the assessment of the patient's aphasia may have influenced the intervention provided by the speech-language pathologist (SLP). Medical terminology and procedures related to stroke intervention are also discussed as it relates to the SLP's plan of care.
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