SPEECH THERAPY AND APHASIA FROM A DISCURSIVE PERSPECTIVE: THERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

Aphasia is a language disorder, usually caused by cerebrovascular accident (CVA), which affects the communication of individuals, especially in the elderly. This situation directly impacts quality of life, making it difficult to interact socially and perform daily activities. Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology plays a fundamental role in the rehabilitation of these patients, seeking to minimize linguistic difficulties and promote adaptation to the new reality. Speech therapy treatment for older adults with aphasia faces challenges, such as aging and cognitive decline, as well as emotional and psychosocial aspects. However, there are also several therapeutic approaches that seek to meet the specific needs of this public. This article aims to analyze challenges such as aging, cognitive decline, and emotional and psychosocial aspects, as well as to explore treatment approaches and evaluate the impact of speech-language pathology interventions on communication and quality of life of older adults with Aphasia. To this end, we sought to use a qualitative methodology, based on bibliographic research. The Pecheiutian Materialist Discourse Analysis (DA) was used as an analytical theory and procedure. It was concluded that the presence and performance of the speech-language pathologist in the interdisciplinary team with the aphasic subject, both in the diagnosis and in the rehabilitation and readaptation of patients, is essential for the evolution of the clinical picture.