作者: Naomi Cocks , Kathryn Hird , Kim Kirsner
DOI: 10.1080/02687030600911393
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摘要: Background: The assessment and rehabilitation of acquired neurogenic communication disorders rarely involves a systematic analysis gesture use. right cerebral hemisphere has been identified as possible locus control for gesture. McNeill's (McNeill & Duncan, 2000) growth point theory posits structure the organisation processes from both hemispheres which serves to support integration gestural verbal messages that emerge non‐modality specific cognitive or idea unit. Aims: first aim this research was describe male non‐brain‐damaged (NBD) speakers' use in context spontaneous discourse. second compare production patterns five individual males with damage (RHD) NBD group's pattern performance. Methods Procedures: Gesture rates variation fundamental frequency were analysed across four speaking conditions; personal narrative, two procedural narratives...