A case of verbal auditory agnosia: missing the word ... missing the sound..

Int J Lang Commun Disord. 1998:33 Suppl:214-7. doi: 10.3109/13682829809179425.

Abstract

The neuropsychological nature of verbal auditory agnosia is not fully understood. This study aims to describe the language deficits and the remediation strategies used in a person with verbal auditory agnosia. In addition, it will address the theoretical issues concerning the nature of the phenomenon and the clinical implications in the management of people with this disorder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Agnosia / diagnosis*
  • Agnosia / therapy
  • Humans
  • Language Therapy / methods
  • Male
  • Psychological Tests
  • Speech Discrimination Tests
  • Speech-Language Pathology