What are the classifications of aphasia?
Fluent aphasia.
| Category | Type |
|---|---|
| Nonfluent | Broca’s aphasia |
| Nonfluent | global aphasia |
| Nonfluent | transcortical motor aphasia |
| Fluent | Wernicke’s aphasia |
What is the Wab R?
WAB-R is an individually administered assessment for adults with acquired neurological disorders (e.g., as a result of stroke, head injury, dementia). It classifies the type and severity of aphasia disorder (if present) and gives a clinically valid baseline for diagnosis, prognosis and research.
What are the 2 types of aphasia?
There are two broad categories of aphasia: fluent and nonfluent, and there are several types within these groups. Damage to the temporal lobe of the brain may result in Wernicke’s aphasia (see figure), the most common type of fluent aphasia.
How would you describe aphasia?
Aphasia is a condition that robs you of the ability to communicate. It can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written. Aphasia typically occurs suddenly after a stroke or a head injury.
How is the Wab R scored?
This score is a weighted composite of performance on 10 separate WAB subtests. Scores rate severity as follows: 0-25 is very severe, 26-50 is severe, 51-75 is moderate, and 76–above is mild. The Western Aphasia Battery has high validity and reliability.
How long does the WAB R take?
The WAB also contains supplemental Writing and Reading Tasks: Writing Irregular Words to Dictation, Writing Non‐Words to Dictation, Reading Irregular Words, Reading Non‐Words (Supplemental). The WAB takes approximately 45 mins to administer.
What is the difference between Broca’s and Wernicke’s area?
Broca’s area, located in the left hemisphere, is associated with speech production and articulation. Wernicke’s area is a critical language area in the posterior superior temporal lobe connects to Broca’s area via a neural pathway. Wernicke’s area is primarily involved in the comprehension.