Alternative/additional modes of therapy

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)

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5.15 In addition to individual therapy delivered by speech pathologists, aphasia rehabilitation can include the use of aphasia therapy software.

5.16 In addition to individual therapy delivered by speech pathologists, aphasia rehabilitation can include group therapy.

5.17 Aphasia rehabilitation can include telerehabilitation.

5.18 In addition to individual therapy delivered by speech pathologists aphasia rehabilitation can include trained and supported/supervised volunteers.