Naslov
Aphasia and Meningoencephalitis – A Case Study

Autori
Leko, Ana ; Prizl Jakovac, Tatjana

Izvornik
Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitaion (1409-6099) 10 (2009), 3-4; 103-109

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, ostalo

Ključne riječi
aphasia; reading; writing; graphemic buffer

Sažetak
PURPOSE: This study is directed to examine aphasia caused by meningoencephalitis, with emphasis on reading and writing. METHODS: Some tasks from reading and writing subtest of Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (BDAE) were used for the purpose of this research. JK., a 26-year-old, right-handed male with a medical history of meningoencephalitis was the subject of the current study. RESULTS: In the third assessment the patient achieved significantly better results. CONCLUSION: Based on obtained results and according to some earlier research findings from literature we can conclude that JK probably has graphemic buffer impairment.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Pedagogija

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