Working with Global Aphasia

Sharon Adjei-Nicol is a highly experienced speech and language therapist specialising in global aphasia. She worked across a range of settings with adult clients during her 15-year career with the NHS. She now runs an independent speech and language therapy practice, Acquire Speech and Language Therapy, where she works with clients with neurological and voice conditions. She was awarded her PhD in 2020 after completing research in the area of global aphasia and is a part-time senior lecturer in speech and language therapy at the University of Greenwich.

• List of FiguresList of TablesPrefaceList of AbbreviationsChapter 1 What is global aphasia?Chapter 2 Cognitive difficulties in global aphasiaChapter 3 Assessment and intervention planningChapter 4 Intervention in global aphasia: the evidence baseChapter 5: Intervention in clinical practiceChapter 6: Considerations for clinical practiceReferencesAppendix 1 Example communication history formAppendix 2 Example of an automatic speech taskAppendix 3 Example of a visual scaleAppendix 4 Strategies for communicating with PwGAIndex

"This book is an excellent resource for clinicians working with individuals with global aphasia. As the first book on global aphasia to be published in 40 years, it fills a gap in aphasia literature tackling a condition historically seen as difficult to assess and treat." - Christine Gormley, Advanced Specialist SLT, Royal Hospital for Neurodisability, Putney (RCSLT Bulletin, Issue 839, Summer 2024)"In a nutshell, Working with Global Aphasia: Theory and Practice is an essential addition to the literature on aphasia research and rehabilitation. Sharon Adjei-Nicol’s meticulous exploration of this challenging but highly rewarding population will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the field. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or a student embarking on your journey in speech and language therapy, this book provides the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to navigate the complexities of global aphasia." - Zilong Zhong, Research Institute of Foreign Languages, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China