Analysis of prototypical narratives produced by aphasic individualsand cognitively healthy subjects

摘要

Aphasia can globally or selectively affect comprehension and production of verbal and written language. Discourse analysis can aid language assessment and diagnosis.Objective class="simple" style="list-style-type:none">[1] To explore narratives that produce a number of valid indicators for diagnosing aphasia in speakers of Brazilian Portuguese.[2] To analyze the macrostructural aspects of the discourse of normal individuals.[3] To analyze the macrostructural aspects of the discourse of aphasic individuals.