The sounds of silence: relating to people with aphasia.
For people with aphasia, the struggle to communicate creates powerful emotions, such as anger and frustration, and feelings of isolation and depression. The author, who has had aphasia for more than 25 years, calls on health care professionals to relate to people with aphasia with patience, active listening, and motivation for success.
Liechty
John A
JA
National Aphasia Association, Goshen, IN 46526, USA. jliechty@verizon.net
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000786:Anger; D001037:Aphasia / Q000523:psychology*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003142:Communication; D005639:Frustration; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D009633:Nonverbal Communication; D024382:Professional Role; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012934:Social Isolation; D012944:Social Support