Damico Jack S, Wilson Brent T, Simmons-Mackie Nina N, Tetnowski John A
Department of Communication Disorders, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA 70504-3170, USA.
Clin Linguist Phon. 2008 Oct-Nov;22(10-11):775-82. doi: 10.1080/02699200801950518.
As a follow-up to previous research, this report focuses on the wide range of gestures employed by an individual with aphasia to overcome instances of unintelligibility and re-establish intelligibility. The gestures observed are woven seamlessly into the fabric of the interactions and range from deictic to metaphorical or symbolic in nature. Specific examples are provided.