Does bilingualism lead to nonverbal and verbal cognitive reserve in adults with aphasia?

Katelyn Dinsmore

Limited research has investigated the effects of bilingualism on cognitive control (i.e., resolving inhibition) in persons with aphasia (PWA). Aphasia is an acquired language disorder from brain injury (i.e., stroke). This study examined reaction times and accuracy in a cognitive control task in mono- and bi-lingual healthy older adults and mono- and bi-lingual PWA. A significant effect of bilingualism was found for reaction time. This knowledge can guide treatment practices for bilingual PWA.

Major: 
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Chaleece Sandberg
Poster Number: 
17013