The purpose of this research study is to develop a standard scale for measuring the ability to name things in people who have aphasia. We will use this information to develop tests that are clinically useful and scientifically sound, and to develop a new computer adaptive test of naming. The ultimate goal of this study is to provide speech-language pathologists with better tools for evaluating the naming abilities of persons with aphasia.

Inclusion criteria for enrollment: -18 years or older -learned English as a first language -aphasia caused by left hemisphere stroke at least 4 months post-onset -corrected or uncorrected near visual acuity of at least 20/40 on the Tumbling E chart - Comprehensive Aphasia Test Recognition Memory raw score of 3/9 Exclusion criteria for enrollment: -history of chronic conditions likely to impair cognition (e.g., renal or hepatic failure) -history of psychotic or neurological disorder other than stroke -history of head trauma resulting in loss of consciousness with significant cognitive sequelae -history of right hemisphere stroke/lesion -history of drug or alcohol dependence that is not currently stable or medically managed -presence of a severe motor speech disorder

William Hula

cheralyn.ranjan@va.gov

Aphasia

Observational

n/a

1-3 sessions

April 30, 2025

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