Nonverbal communication as a compensative strategy for severely nonfluent aphasics?—A quantitative approach☆

摘要: Seven severely nonfluent aphasics and one relative or close friend were investigated in an interview situation. The conversation was videotaped analyzed for the use of nonverbal communication between aphasic partner. results indicate that group used significantly more frequently a longer period time channels than their healthy partners. patients also fewer speech-focused movements codified gestures. Nonverbal elements as speech substitutes by aphasics.