Treatment Approaches
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
- Talking Mats
- Supported Conversation – provision of strategies and training in the use of communication aids or ramps to facilitate effective two-way communication
- Conversational partner training
- Support with basic and high-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Aphasia Therapy
- Semantic therapy (activities and tasks to strengthen the meanings of words)
- Melodic intonation therapy
- Promoting aphasics communicative effectiveness (PACE)
- Semantic Feature Analysis treatment
- Word-finding strategies, word-retrieval cueing strategies
- Problem solving scenarios
- Errorless Learning Approach
Education
- Education and advice about communication difficulties
- Training to clients and carers in communication strategies
Technology based approaches
- Use of Computer-based programmes or apps such as Tactus Therapy
- Video recording and visual and auditory feedback
Voice Therapy approaches
- Vocal hygiene and voice exercises
- Think Loud programme
- Compensatory strategies
- Relaxation techniques
Counselling approaches:
- Brief solution focussed therapy
- Basic counselling skills
- Mindfulness
Stammering
- “Stammer more Fluently” approach
Swallowing Treatment approaches
- Diet Modication
- Swallowing manoeuvres
- Swallowing exercises
- Environmental modifications