Field Testing of Manual for Adult: Non-Fluent Aphasia Therapy in Kannada (MANAT-K)

Abstract

The treatment of people with aphasia requires systematic approach for facilitation of recovery. Persons with aphasia exhibit divergent symptoms which vary according to the type and severity of aphasia. Use of culturally relevant material plays a vital role for bringing about heightened progress which results in effective generalization. It is also important to chart the progress in a systematic manner to contribute towards evidence based practice. Hence, there is a need to develop a manual which provides structured activities for persons with various types of aphasia. This manual is an outcome of the field tested project MANAT-K. The results of the study have shown that the performance of the ten participants with non-fluent aphasia using MANAT-K improved in its various domains i.e. functional communication, repetition, comprehension and expression, naming and reading and writing.