1st Edition

SPPARC Supporting Partners of People with Aphasia in Relationships and Conversation

By Sarah Lock, Ray Wilkinson, Karen Bryan Copyright 2008
168 Pages
by Speechmark

168 Pages
by Speechmark

"SPPARC" highlights the importance of working with partners in order to create real life change both for partners and for people with aphasia. "The SPPARC" pack consists of a manual, downloadable resources and provides: practical resources to run, support and conversation training programmes either for groups of partners or for the partner and the person with aphasia together as a couple;... Read more
List of Tables and Figures, About the Authors, Foreword, Preface, Acknowledgements, 1 Background to the SPPARC Pack, 2. Background to the Support Programme, 3. Background to the Conversation Training Programme, 4. Appendixes, Bibliography

Biography

Sarah Lock (Author) , Ray Wilkinson (Author) , Karen Bryan (Author)

"A very significant addition to speech and language therapy practice." — RCSLT Bulletin

"The pack includes analysis and summary forms as well as very explicit links between assessment and individualised intervention...these materials are often lacking in published therapy programmes and are especially helpful...the pack provides very clear guidelines...overall it will be a very significant addition to speech and language therapy practice." — Linda Armstrong, SLT, Bulletin

"The manuals are easy to read and use. They contain a sound theoretical background...Quotes from participants and practical tips from the lead clinician make it very easy to adapt the materials to the specific needs of various care groups. A useful addition to any department working with people with aphasia and their communication partners." — Tracey McDevitt, Senior SLT, St Mary’s NHS Hospital Trust, London, Speech & Language Therapy in Practice