APHASIA-SPEECH SCREENING STEPS

SUMMARY

1. Propositional/free speech (checks fluency): ask the patient to describe the room, his job, clothes.

2. Comprehension: follow 3-step commands; if unable to, then follow 1-step commands; else ask yes/no questions.

3. Repetition: repeat a phrase ('No ifs ands or buts').

4. Articulation: repetition of phrase ('Royal Irish Constabulary').

5. Naming: name 2 objects in the room that are pointed at.

6. Reading: check for dyslexia.

7. Writing: check for dysgraphia.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.