Know how to identify the communication-linguistic abilities of the person with Severe Acquired Brain Injury
Know and be able to identify the communication modalities and tools appropriate for the patient

No prerequisites required

The contents of this course include some theoretical notions on Severe Acquired Brain Injury (GCA), with a focus on communicative-linguistic aspects. Then, the course will focus on identifying the communication modalities and tools that can be used with people with Severe Acquired Brain Injury.

“Manuale di Comunicazione Aumentativa e Alternativa” D.R. Beukelman, P. Mirenda
Material and bibliography of scientific articles provided in class

- Severe Acquired Brain Injury and disorders of consciousness: theoretical notes
- The communicative-linguistic aspects of the person with Severe Acquired Brain Injury
- Communication modalities and tools

Frontal lesson; discussion on the topics dealt with; viewing of rehabilitation material

A clinical case will be proposed in which the student have to demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired.