Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for a patient with a nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of PPA in the mutism stage
Introduction The paper presents an example of the successful administration of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system. Such an approach is of particular significance in cases of patients with speech and language deterioration, which is observed in a nonfluent/agrammatic variant...
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doaj-5751a1868d4d432a9425d2b7b6024b0a2020-11-24T22:08:48ZengInstitute of Rural HealthAnnals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine1232-19661898-22632015-12-0123118219210.5604/12321966.119687772398Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for a patient with a nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of PPA in the mutism stageJolanta Góral-Półrola0Paweł Półrola1Natalia Mirska2Andrzej Mirski3Izabela Herman-Sucharska4Maria Pąchalska5Old Polish University, Kielce, PolandDepartment of Health Sciences, The Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, PolandDepartment of Neuropsychology, The Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Krakow University, Krakow, PolandDepartment of Neuropsychology, The Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Krakow University, Krakow, PolandDepartment of Electroradiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Jagiellonian University, Kraków, PolandDepartment of Neuropsychology, The Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Krakow University, Krakow, PolandIntroduction The paper presents an example of the successful administration of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system. Such an approach is of particular significance in cases of patients with speech and language deterioration, which is observed in a nonfluent/agrammatic variant of primary progressive aphasia (PPA-G). Regaining the ability to communicate with others proves to be very important for the patients’ self-esteem and enables them to restore previously broken social bonds. Case history The patient A.G., aged 73, a right-handed woman, had been a teacher of Polish before suffering from speech disorders of the PPA-G type. As the disease progressed, her communication deteriorated and finally she developed mutism. The patient was given a clinical and imaging-supported diagnosis of an isolated nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of primary progressive aphasia (PPA-G). The Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system specially designed for her needs was introduced to help the patient to regain the possibility to communicate. After 20 sessions of training with the use of simple equipment she was again able to communicate non-verbally with her son and with the staff of the nursing home. At the same time, a considerable improvements in her social functioning, including daily activities, was observed. Conclusions Loss of the ability to communicate with others has a serious impact upon a patient’s quality of life, and often results in withdrawal and an inability to lead an independent life. The introduction of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system proves to be a great help, not only for regaining the ability to communicate, but also for the restoration of social bonds. In consequence, the previously mute patient begins to show signs of social cooperation.http://www.journalssystem.com/aaem/Augmentative-and-Alternative-Communication-AAC-for-a-patient-with-a-nonfluent-agrammatic-variant-of-PPA-in-the-mutism-stage,72398,0,2.htmlfrontotemporal dementiaprimary progressive aphasiaaac |
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Jolanta Góral-Półrola Paweł Półrola Natalia Mirska Andrzej Mirski Izabela Herman-Sucharska Maria Pąchalska Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for a patient with a nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of PPA in the mutism stage Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine frontotemporal dementia primary progressive aphasia aac |
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Jolanta Góral-Półrola Paweł Półrola Natalia Mirska Andrzej Mirski Izabela Herman-Sucharska Maria Pąchalska |
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for a patient with a nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of PPA in the mutism stage |
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for a patient with a nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of PPA in the mutism stage |
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for a patient with a nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of PPA in the mutism stage |
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for a patient with a nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of PPA in the mutism stage |
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for a patient with a nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of PPA in the mutism stage |
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augmentative and alternative communication (aac) for a patient with a nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of ppa in the mutism stage |
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Institute of Rural Health |
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Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine |
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1232-1966 1898-2263 |
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Introduction
The paper presents an example of the successful administration of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system. Such an approach is of particular significance in cases of patients with speech and language deterioration, which is observed in a nonfluent/agrammatic variant of primary progressive aphasia (PPA-G).
Regaining the ability to communicate with others proves to be very important for the patients’ self-esteem and enables them to restore previously broken social bonds.
Case history
The patient A.G., aged 73, a right-handed woman, had been a teacher of Polish before suffering from speech disorders of the PPA-G type. As the disease progressed, her communication deteriorated and finally she developed mutism. The patient was given a clinical and imaging-supported diagnosis of an isolated nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of primary progressive aphasia (PPA-G). The Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system specially designed for her needs was introduced to help the patient to regain the possibility to communicate. After 20 sessions of training with the use of simple equipment she was again able to communicate non-verbally with her son and with the staff of the nursing home. At the same time, a considerable improvements in her social functioning, including daily activities, was observed.
Conclusions
Loss of the ability to communicate with others has a serious impact upon a patient’s quality of life, and often results in withdrawal and an inability to lead an independent life. The introduction of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system proves to be a great help, not only for regaining the ability to communicate, but also for the restoration of social bonds. In consequence, the previously mute patient begins to show signs of social cooperation. |
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frontotemporal dementia primary progressive aphasia aac |
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