Poster Session
Issue Date: July 2017
Published Online: July 01, 2017
Updated: April 30, 2020
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: A Unique Voice for People With Aphasia
Lori Breeden, EdD, OTR; Lauren Cain, MOT, OTR; Erin Velpel, MOT, OTR; Kayla Ford, MOT, OTR; Emily Hauser, MOT, OTR; Jaimie Hutchins, MOT, OTR; Kinsey Lengerich, MOT, OTR
Author Affiliations
  • University of Indianapolis
  • University of Indianapolis
  • University of Indianapolis
Article Information
Occupational Therapy Practice Framework / Professional Issues / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   July 01, 2017
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: A Unique Voice for People With Aphasia
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505078. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO1037
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505078. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO1037
Abstract

Date Presented 3/30/2017

This study used photos in conversations with people with aphasia about occupations. Seven participants completed three photographic assignments, interviews, and a focus group about their occupations. Researchers found that photography can be a useful tool when communicating with people with aphasia.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lori Breeden

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lauren Cain, Erin Velpel

Contributing Authors: Kayla Ford, Emily Hauser, Jaimie Hutchins, Kinsey Lengerich