Coping with Aphasia (Coping with Aging Series) [Paperback]

John G. Lyon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1997 | ISBN-10: 1879105756 | ISBN-13: 978-1879105751 | Edition: 1

In clear, direct, easy-to-understand language, the author of this new book in Singular's popular Coping With Aging Series explains the nature of aphasia, a communication disorder that can disrupt the lives of not only those with aphasia but their families as well. Combining skill with compassion, the author describes in clear detail what the person with aphasia confronts over a duration of several years, and provides sound, constructive advice to the people with aphasia and their loved ones. It provides not only factual information important to understand aphasia, but a hopeful, insightful, and uplifting perspective on coping with a frustrating condition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Singular; 1 edition (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879105756
• ISBN-13: 978-1879105751
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,163,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coping with Aphasia, June 10, 2001

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This review is from: Coping with Aphasia (Coping with Aging Series) (Paperback)

I cannot praise this book enough. The author explains what to expect, at every point of disability and recovery, for both patient and caregiver. Using non-technical language, he explains the causes of aphasia and the several manifestations of the disorder. He provides many strategies for helping the aphasic function as fully as possible, and he reassures the reader that aphasics have not lost their basic intelligence--only the ability to communicate effectively. This is information that most doctors do not take the time to convey to patients and caregivers. What we fully understand is not nearly so frightening or frustrating. Thank you, Jon Lyon!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, May 25, 2010

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This review is from: Coping with Aphasia (Coping with Aging Series) (Paperback)

Coping with Aphasia is written for non-professional people who have to care for an afflicted family member. It is informative, supportive, and honest about expectations for the injured person's recovery.
Marie