摘要：This single case study is based on Webster & Whitworth (2007) but with a novel adaptation of dynamic video stimuli rather than static picture material. We demonstrate the efectiveness of this type of verb and sentence therapy in JL (29 years) who had a lefi MCA inferct resulting in severe nonfluent aphasia and apraxia of speech almost five years previously. Verbal expression was restricted to one-two word utterances. Comprehension of active canonical sentences was accurate but he had difficulty understanding passive sentences and object clauses. On assessment all errors were on reversible sentences suggesting a selective verb retrieval impairment (Bemdt et al,1997). Specific aims for therapy were to improve verb retrieval; and to improve awareness of and access to two-three argument structures and the assignment of thematic roles.
