Word Retrieval Manual: Hindi Aphasics

Abstract

Lexical retrieval problems are pervasive in aphasia and are often an important focus of treatment. The purpose of the present study was to develop a treatment manual for word retrieval deficits for individuals with aphasia speaking Hindi. The manual was based on general principles and guidelines reported in the literature for word retrieval deficit in individuals with aphasia. The treatment task was divided under two categories i.e. performance task and speed task. Under these tasks various naming categories have been presented. Line drawing pictures have been used under various categories as stimulus. Stimulus has been judged by the SLPs speaking Hindi for its semanticity and familiarity. Stimulus has been arranged ranging from simple to complex order.