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April 23, 2026Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research

A Combined Speech-Language and Counseling Intervention for Primary Progressive Aphasia: Acceptability, Feasibility, and Preliminary Outcomes

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The study aims to assess the acceptability and feasibility of a combined speech-language and counseling intervention for different subtypes of primary progressive aphasia.
Recruited nine participants with various PPA subtypes.
Measured acceptability using posttreatment questionnaires and feasibility through multiple adherence metrics.
Evaluated speech-language and counseling outcomes using hypothesis testing and psychosocial scales.
The intervention was deemed acceptable and feasible by all participants.
Significant improvement in speech-language performance was observed, with five participants showing sustained improvement up to one year posttreatment.
No sensitive quantitative measure of psychosocial functioning was identified despite promising qualitative evidence.

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Demonstrates the acceptability and feasibility of a combined intervention for individuals with primary progressive aphasia, indicating positive outcomes.

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Mendez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9b91385696592c86ebf00 https://doi.org/10.1044/2026_jslhr-25-00390

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Demonstrates the acceptability and feasibility of a combined intervention for individuals with primary progressive aphasia, indicating positive outcomes.

A Combined Speech-Language and Counseling Intervention for Primary Progressive Aphasia: Acceptability, Feasibility, and Preliminary Outcomes

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A Combined Speech-Language and Counseling Intervention for Primary Progressive Aphasia: Acceptability, Feasibility, and Preliminary Outcomes

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