Emerging policy in South Africa has had a marked impact on delivery of service by speech-language pathologists, particularly in the field of aphasia. This article describes major policy influences in the areas of language use, health, education, disability, and the elderly, which have had an impact on service delivery. Aphasia assessment and…

Precrisis intervention programming can provide the significant others of aphasic older adults with information and experiences which will help them to understand the nature of aphasic communication breakdown, its impact on the individual and family, and the strategies which will enhance communicative interactions and facilitate rehabilitation…