《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2008, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (05): 483-484.

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Effect of Melodic Intonation Therapy on Severe Aphasia:12 Cases Report

WEI Dong-jie, LI Sheng-li   

  1. Department of Speech and Audiology, Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Charity Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Centre, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2008-03-10 Published:2008-05-01 Online:2008-05-01

Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of Melodic Intonation Therapy on severe aphasia.Methods Additionally to the stimulus therapy,familiar songs were used in the treatment of listening,retelling and naming in 12 cases.Results The patients showed improvement in listening,retelling and naming.Conclusion Using familiar songs in the treatment can promote the recovery of aphasic patients.

Key words: Melodic Intonation Therapy, severe aphasia, rehabilitation