Aphasic theatre or theatre boosting self-esteem
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Isabelle Côté
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Louise Getty
Abstract
Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder caused by brain damage that can affect the ability to speak and understand, as well as to read and write. Aphasia is most commonly caused by a stroke, but it can also result from a traumatic brain injury or a tumour. Having lost normal communication skills, an aphasic victim will often hide and isolate him or herself. This can also occur as a result of a reduced level of activity following rehabilitation. To help cope with this condition and to help victims regain their self-esteem, the Aphasic Theatre was created in 1992. The objective was to involve interested victims in drama and theatre as a way of rehabilitating their communication skills and self-esteem. The Aphasic Theatre is currently a recognized theatre company which has put on plays in Quebec, as well as elsewhere in Canada and Europe. There is now an accumulation of recorded evidence, from specialists, aphasic participants and their relatives, and the audience attending Aphasic Theatre performances, as well as a study completed by the ESPACE group of the University of Montreal, to confirm the validity of this innovative social rehabilitation method.
©2011 by Walter de Gruyter Berlin New York
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