What was the 3 word recall test publishd in Canadian Jour. of Neurology,Vol.25,No.2,May... indicatng mem.recal

Question: This pertains to a case of non-penetrative brain injury 2 months ago and where patient is now able to stand, talk, walk, eat(less than normal diet) but communication is confused. We wanted to know how soon he would be able to speak coherently. His pronunciation is clear but choice of words is incorrect. He is unable to answer most questions correctly other than thosse pertaining to his name, immediate family. What is the future course recommended like speech therapy etc ?

Answers:
I wasn't able to find this journal and issue online, but I did find a press release from Rotman Research Institute in Toronto where the lead author of the study, Donald Stuss, once worked. It describes findings of follow-up studies (2000) to the one you mentioned that was published in 1998 that might answer your question. If you don't find the info you need in those papers, why not contact Dr. Stuss directly about any (possibly unpublished) findings with respect to speech and other outcomes? He's reachable c/o the University of Toronto and I hear he's quite approachable.

Good luck!

News release:
http://www.baycrest.org/News_and_Media/News_Releases_2000/default_6560.asp

Contact info:
http://www.utoronto.ca/gdrs/faculty/stuss.htm

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Teach him again pre-school level and move up according to his ability. Associate pictures with words (show fruit, say " apple").

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