Primary Progressive Aphasia

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Does anyone have experience working with clients who have this

condition? I understand it is a degenerative brain disease of unknown

cause and with no known remedy. TLC assessment shows a lot of Hi Beta

on task at all lateral sites as well as at T3T4 for all conditions.In

addition, Theta Beta ratios re high at all lateral sites for EC and EO

(not on task where there is alot of Hi Beta) except at T3T4 where there

is excessive Hi Beta. Is High Beta included in the calculation of

Theta/Beta ratios? Those are just some of the features. I am

wondrering, since this is a degenerative disease, if anyone has

experience working with such clients. I am thinking training could help

reduce anxiety and distress, perhaps improve concentration and

expressive abilities at least temporarily, would it slow down the

progression of the aphasia?

Celine Cote Ph.D., C.Psych.