The SLP indicates that your patient with aphasia has impaired comprehension.One recommendation is to adjust your spoken directions when instructing the patient about sitting to standing transfers.This means that your patient is most likely to successfully respond (show comprehension) if you say your directions in the following manner:

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Patients with aphasia often benefit from simplified and segmented instructions. Breaking down the directions into shorter, more manageable parts ("Lock your brakes"… "Stand up") can help them process and understand each step more effectively, leading to better compliance and success in performing the task.

The SLP Indicates That Your Patient with Aphasia Has Impaired