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Henriksson, Ingrid; Laakso, Katja – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2020
Background: Reading is most often affected in aphasia and this has an impact on most aspects of everyday life. Being able to read makes a significant difference to how well a person can participate in society. In this study, people with aphasia recount their experiences of being in a book club. Aims: This small scale, exploratory study employs a…
Descriptors: Aphasia, Books, Clubs, Librarians
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Carlsson, Emilia; Miniscalco, Carmela; Kadesjö, Björn; Laakso, Katja – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2016
Background: Parents often recognize problems in their child's development earlier than health professionals do and there is new emphasis on the importance of involving parents in the diagnostic process. In Gothenburg, Sweden, over 100 children were identified as having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2009-11 through a general population…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Foreign Countries, Parents