Design fluency subsequent to onset of aphasia: a distinct pattern of executive function difficulties?

@article{Murray2017DesignFS,
  title={Design fluency subsequent to onset of aphasia: a distinct pattern of executive function difficulties?},
  author={Laura Murray},
  journal={Aphasiology},
  year={2017},
  volume={31},
  pages={793 - 818}
}
  • L. Murray
  • Published 3 July 2017
  • Psychology
  • Aphasiology
ABSTRACT Background: Executive function problems commonly co-occur with aphasia and influence language and communication performance as well as aphasia treatment outcomes and prognosis. Prior research, however, has focused on a restricted set of executive skills. Aims: This study examined further the integrity of executive functioning and its relationship to language performance in individuals with aphasia by utilising a design fluency measure, which assesses executive skills like initiation… Expand
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