338 – Aphasia in Sign-Language: The Emerging Specialty of Sign Language Pathology

We often talk about how aphasia impacts people’s ability to speak or understand language, but what about aphasia’s impact on sign language? Do the hands sometimes sign “apple” instead of “orange” thanks to a semantic paraphasia? If one arm is weak or paralyzed because of a stroke, how does THAT impact someone’s ability to communicate using sign language? Instead of speech-language pathology, would we make the focus sign-language pathology?  Shelby Hill SLPD CCC-SLP QOM, is here to talk all about it - and you WON’T want to miss this discussion! Shelby describes her important work and research with individuals who are deaf and have also acquired a communication disorder. She covers important topics like whether or not sign language falls under the SLP scope of practice, how the neurological processes for signing are similar to those for speaking, and what aphasia can look like in individuals who use sign language. Don’t worry, if you find yourself saying, “I should have known that!” throughout this episode, you’re not alone. Get the show notes at: https://syppodcast.com/338 Timestamps: The post 338 – Aphasia in Sign-Language: The Emerging Specialty of Sign Language Pathology appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.