WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: What are expressive aphasia exercises? Expressive aphasia exercises help when you or your loved one have trouble speaking or writing. The following exercises may help improve speaking and writing: - Have your loved one say some automatics, such as counting, saying the alphabet, or naming the days of the week and months of the year.
- Have your loved one sing some well known songs, such as Happy Birthday or Take Me Out To The Ballgame.
- Name a word and have your loved one say a word meaning the opposite, for example, hot and cold.
- Have your loved one name objects in the room, such as chair, lamp, and picture.
- Describe an object and have your loved one name it. For example, the object is something used to cut paper, and the word is scissors.
- Have your loved one name as many items in a category as he can. For example, a category is fruit, and oranges, apples, and grapes are all fruit.
- Name 3 things and have your loved one tell how they are alike. For example, tiger, giraffe, and lion are all animals.
- Name words and have your loved one tell you what they mean.
- Have your loved one copy or write numbers, letters, and words.
- Show your loved one an object or picture and have him write down what he sees.
- Have your loved one practice writing information about himself like name, address, and telephone number.
- Give your loved one a word and have him write a sentence using it.
- Have your loved one do a crossword puzzle or word scramble.
- Have your loved one match a picture to a word.
When should I or my loved one follow up with a speech therapist? Follow up with a speech therapist as directed. You and your loved one may need to return for regular visits. The speech therapist can make a treatment plan that is best for you or your loved one. |