Family and community roles

Speech pathologists should talk with the person with aphasia and their family about the roles the client has in the family and community.

Reference: Coffin et al., 2004
NHMRC level of Evidence: GPP

Rationale: Apart from helping to build a relationship, such conversations may reveal important information that can guide a speech pathologist’s interactions and management.  For example it may become apparent that the client is an elder in which case a particular level of respect is appropriate.

References:

1. Coffin, J., Hermeston, W., Merritt, G., Baraga, J., Quartermaine, M., Dhu, J., Allen, S., Black, C., McDonald, A., Ronan, M., & Ashwin, S. (2004). National Stroke Unit Program Aboriginal Stroke Project, Melbourne: National Stroke Foundation.