Case 2 [5 points] You perform a bedside aphasia evaluation a…

Case 2 [5 points] You perform a bedside aphasia evaluation and find the following: Discourse sample – Cat Rescue Scene verbal Picture Description: “There’s a bat cattin catter cat in the tree. And then comin’ along there some g- g- guys with a lament lattin lad- lad- ladder.”   Following auditory one-step directions: 4/5 Word repetition: 0/5 Object naming: 1/5   What type of aphasia are these results suggestive of and why? Please answer in 1-3 complete sentences. Comment on auditory comprehension, repetition, and specific features of the discourse.  

Case 6 [5 points] Ruth is a 60-year-old female with nonfluen…

Case 6 [5 points] Ruth is a 60-year-old female with nonfluent / agrammatic primary progressive aphasia (PPA). You are planning to teach her spouse supported communication strategies. What are strategies you might introduce that could assist Ruth’s spouse in facilitating communication at home? Describe at least 3 strategies.