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Unlocking the Secrets of Expressive Language Impairment: Insights for Practitioners

Unlocking the Secrets of Expressive Language Impairment: Insights for Practitioners

As a practitioner dedicated to improving outcomes for children, staying abreast of the latest research is crucial. The recent case report titled "Expressive Language Impairment in the Visual Input Modality: A Case Report" published in the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CJSLPA) provides invaluable insights into a unique presentation of expressive language impairment. This blog will summarize the key findings and suggest ways to implement these insights into your practice.

Understanding the Case

The case report describes a patient with a left posterior cerebral artery territory ischemic infarct. The patient exhibited a selective deficit in naming objects presented visually, despite the absence of overt agnosia. This specific impairment was observed through comprehensive language and cognitive assessments, including the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised and the Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test-Plus.

Key Findings

Implementing Insights in Practice

Practitioners can use these findings to better diagnose and treat similar cases. Here are some actionable steps:

Encouraging Further Research

This case report adds to the limited literature on expressive language impairment involving visual input. Practitioners are encouraged to conduct further research to explore and validate these findings. Understanding the nuances of such impairments can lead to more targeted and effective interventions.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Expressive Language Impairment in the Visual Input Modality: A Case Report.


Citation: Ives, C. T., Kutcher, J., & Yu, J. C. (2021). Expressive Language Impairment in the Visual Input Modality: A Case Report. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 45(4), 229-238. https://cjslpa.ca/files/2021_CJSLPA_Vol_45/No_4/CJSLPA_Vol_45_No_4_2021_1228.pdf
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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