Thematic Language Stimulation - USHA

! Principle of maximal
patient response,
achieved by
– Extending language and
materials
– Emphasis on task
repetition, re-ordering,
adaptation
– Meaningful context
Schuell’s Neurobiological
Stimulation
Morganstein & Certner-Smith, 2011
Schuell’s Neurobiological
Stimulation
! Systematic and Intense
Presentation
– Organized
– Programmed for success
– Repetition
Schuell’s Neurobiological
Stimulation
! Principle of stimulus
adequacy, achieved via
– Intensity
– Focus
– Linguistic bombardment
– Multiple presentations
– Varied context
Morganstein & Certner-Smith, 2011
Building on Schuell’s model:
The TLS advantage
! Use of thematically-related
vocabulary, rather than
isolated high-frequency words.
– Provides a “hook” upon which to
hang language: natural context.
– Provision of linguistic context allows transition to
meaningful conversation.
Morganstein S.Morganstein & Certner-Smith, & M.Certner-Smith 2011 Morganstein & Certner-Smith, 2011
Building on Schuell’s model:
The TLS advantage
! Provides inherent redundancy, depth
and breadth.
! Fosters connection with language, with feelings,
ideas, history.
! Educational/training component and
metacognitive exploration for PWA and/or others
Morganstein S.Morganstein & Certner-Smith, & M.Certner-Smith 2011
Research with TLS
Morganstein & Certner-Smith, 2011
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