The level of impairment associated with aphasia or dysphasia can be estimated based on the AMA criteria.
Parameters:
(1) comprehension
(2) ability to communicate
Comprehension |
Ability to Communicate |
Percent Whole Person Impairment |
normal |
normal |
0% |
minimal disturbance |
minimal disturbance |
0 - 9% |
moderate impairment |
moderate impairment |
10 – 24% |
can comprehend nonverbal communication |
produces unintelligible or inappropriate language |
25 – 39% |
unable to comprehend verbal or nonverbal communication |
unable to communicate |
40 – 60% |
Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology
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