Therapy Principles

Best Practice Statements

These statements have been updated by the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation (Aphasia CRE) in 2024 in accordance with the most up to date research and expert opinion. (Statements originally developed by the NHMRC CCRE in Aphasia Rehabilitation in 2014)

Click on the statement for NHMRC level of evidence ratings, supporting rationales, resources and further information. 

5.5 Aphasia rehabilitation should address the consequences of aphasia on functional everyday activities, participation, social connectedness, and quality of life. Speech pathologists should consider targeting interventions on the impact of aphasia on relationships, vocation, and leisure in all phases of care.

5.6 Aphasia rehabilitation should address the needs of family, friends and carers.

5.7 Aphasia rehabilitation should include the provision of information tailored to meet the needs of people with aphasia and their family, friends and carers, using relevant language and communication formats.

5.8 Aphasia rehabilitation can focus on strategies to promote long-term maintenance of gains, including promoting independent communication practice and use, and maximising communication opportunities.