Some notes on bilingualism in aphasia

Czech version

Authors: Mgr. Flanderková Eva, Ph.D.
Authors‘ workplace: Adresa posledního pracoviště (do 31. 7. 2018): Technische Universität Dortmund, Institut für deutsche Sprache und Literatur, Emil-Figge-Str. 50, D-44227 Dortmund
Published in: Listy klinické logopedie 2018; 2(2): 8-12
Category: Main topic

Overview

The article deals with bilingualism in aphasia. First, several questions concerning bilingualism are outlined whereas some of the general standards of bilingual research are mentioned. Second, the particular research on language organization in bilingual mind/brain is given some attention. The third section of the arcticle addresses the spontaneous recovery from bilingual aphasia, sections four and five discuss bilingual aphasia assessment and therapy. The article concludes with a short summary.

Keywords:

bilingualism – aphasia – assessment of bilingual aphasia – therapy of bilingual aphasia – sign language

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