In cases of acute<unk>  (stroke), spontaneous recovery may occur, in which previous<unk>  abilities reappear on their own. All other cases of acquired<unk>  require a form of therapy; however the therapy varies with the individual needs of the patient. Typically, treatment involves one-on-one therapy with a<unk>  language pathologist (SLP). For severe forms of<unk> , therapy may involve multiple sessions per week, which is reduced with<unk>  improvement. Another main theme in<unk>  treatment is the use of repetition in order to achieve a large number of target utterances, or desired<unk>  usages. There are various treatment techniques for<unk> . One technique, called the Linguistic Approach, utilizes the rules for sounds and sequences. This approach focuses on the placement of the mouth in forming<unk>  sounds. Another type of treatment is the Motor-Programming Approach, in which the motor movements necessary for<unk>  are practiced. This technique utilizes a great amount of repetition in order to practice the sequences and transitions that are necessary in between production of sounds. Research about the treatment of<unk>  has revealed four main categories: articulatory-kinematic, rate/rhythm control, intersystemic facilitation/reorganization treatments, and alternative/augmentative communication. * Articulatory-kinematic treatments almost always require verbal production in order to bring about improvement of<unk> . One common technique for this is modeling or repetition in order to establish the desired<unk>  behavior. Articulatory-kinematic treatments are based on the importance of patients to improve spatial and temporal aspects of<unk>  production. * Rate and rhythm control treatments exist to improve errors in patients’ timing of<unk> , a common characteristic of<unk> . These techniques often include an external source of control like metronomic pacing, for example, in repeated<unk>  productions. * Intersystemic reorganization/facilitation techniques often involve physical body or limb gestural approaches to improve<unk> . Gestures are usually combined with verbalization. It is thought that limb gestures may improve the organization of<unk>  production. * Finally, alternative and augmentative communication approaches to treatment of<unk>  are highly individualized for each patient. However, they often involve a "comprehensive communication system" that may include<unk> , a communication book aid, a spelling system, a drawing system, a gestural system, technologies, and informed<unk>  partners". One specific treatment method is referred to as PROMPT. This acronym stands for Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets, and takes a hands on multidimensional approach at treating<unk>  production disorders. PROMPT therapists integrate physical-sensory, cognitive-linguistic, and social-emotional aspects of motor performance. The main focus is developing language interaction through this tactile-kinetic approach by using touch cues to facilitate the articulatory movements associated with individual phonemes, and eventually words. One study describes the use of electropalatography (EPG) to treat a patient with severe acquired<unk> . EPG is a computer-based tool for assessment and treatment of<unk>  motor issues. The program allows patients to see the placement of articulators during<unk>  production thus aiding them in attempting to correct errors. Originally after two years of<unk>  therapy, the patient exhibited<unk>  motor and production problems including problems with phonation, articulation, and resonance. This study showed that EPG therapy gave the patient valuable visual feedback to clarify<unk>  movements that had been difficult for the patient to complete when given only auditory feedback. While many studies are still exploring the various treatment methods, a few suggestions from ASHA for treating<unk>  patients include the integration of objective treatment evidence, theoretical rationale, clinical knowledge and experience, and the needs and goals of the patient
Apraxia of speech
Receptive aphasia
Ideomotor apraxia
Anomic aphasia
Executive dysfunction
Expressive aphasia
Global aphasia
Misophonia