Thematic Language Stimulation - USHA
Thematic Language Stimulation - USHA
Thematic Language Stimulation - USHA
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TLS: Elements of the Definition<br />
<strong>Thematic</strong> language stimulation (TLS) is<br />
a systematic method of aphasia<br />
therapy…<br />
Morganstein & Certner-Smith, 2011<br />
TLS: Elements of the Definition<br />
! …that employs thematically-related<br />
vocabulary in multimodality<br />
stimulation<br />
How is it systematic?<br />
! Presents material in hierarchical arrangement<br />
– Best modality first<br />
– Easiest S-R format first<br />
! The “Alice-in-Wonderland” phenomenon<br />
“Begin at the beginning, continue<br />
through the middle, and stop when<br />
you come to the end.”<br />
Morganstein & Certner-Smith, 2011<br />
Morganstein & Certner-Smith, 2011 Morganstein & Certner-Smith, 2011<br />
Multimodality stimulation?<br />
! <strong>Language</strong> involves speaking, understanding,<br />
reading, and writing. Schuell (1964)felt<br />
remediation should employ all of these<br />
modalities in order to enhance therapeutic effect.<br />
– At the right level in each modality<br />
– In every session<br />
– In a sensible progression of activity<br />
and task requirements<br />
Morganstein & Certner-Smith, 2011<br />
<strong>Thematic</strong>ally-related vocabulary?<br />
! Meaningful content and personal relevance<br />
heighten therapeutic effect via contextual<br />
language elements.<br />
! Capitalizes on the organizational systems and<br />
elements already well-established within the<br />
brain, rather than creating new ones.<br />
TLS: Elements of the Definition<br />
! … targeting changes in language<br />
processing for functional<br />
communication.<br />
Morganstein & Certner-Smith, 2011<br />
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