WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: What are receptive aphasia exercises? Receptive aphasia exercises help when you or your loved one have trouble understanding when others are speaking to you. You or your loved one may also have trouble understanding written words. The following exercises may help improve understanding spoken and written words: - Have your loved one do the following as you direct him step by step:
- Touch your nose.
- Touch your nose and point to the wall.
- Touch your nose, point to the wall, and clap your hands.
- Name body parts or objects in the room and have your loved one point to them.
- Name a word and have your loved one say a word meaning the opposite, for example, hot and cold.
- 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.
- 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. |