First and Last Name/s of Presenters

Ella BankoskiFollow

Mentor/s

Avinash Mishra, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Participation Type

Poster

Abstract

Post-stroke non-fluent aphasia, often resulting from left hemisphere damage, impairs speech fluency while leaving cognition intact. Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) utilizes right hemisphere capabilities—such as melody, rhythm, and pitch—to facilitate language recovery. This literature review analyzed clinical studies to determine the most effective use of MIT in treating post-stroke non-fluent aphasia. Findings suggest that MIT is most effective when applied early in the subacute phase, as delayed intervention leads to diminished outcomes. Key elements of successful MIT implementation include unison production, repetition, and personalized, salient tasks that enhance patient engagement. While MIT has shown promise across varying aphasia severities, its benefits are more pronounced in subacute cases. Future research should incorporate larger sample sizes and precise assessments of post-stroke brain damage to further refine MIT’s clinical application.

College and Major available

College of Health Professions, Communication Disorders

Academic Level

Undergraduate student

Location

Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons

Start Day/Time

4-25-2025 12:00 PM

End Day/Time

4-25-2025 2:00 PM

Students' Information

Communication Disorders Major, Honors Minor, Class of 2025

Creative Commons License

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Clinical Utility of Melodic Intonation Therapy on Post-Stroke Non-Fluent Aphasia

Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons

Post-stroke non-fluent aphasia, often resulting from left hemisphere damage, impairs speech fluency while leaving cognition intact. Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) utilizes right hemisphere capabilities—such as melody, rhythm, and pitch—to facilitate language recovery. This literature review analyzed clinical studies to determine the most effective use of MIT in treating post-stroke non-fluent aphasia. Findings suggest that MIT is most effective when applied early in the subacute phase, as delayed intervention leads to diminished outcomes. Key elements of successful MIT implementation include unison production, repetition, and personalized, salient tasks that enhance patient engagement. While MIT has shown promise across varying aphasia severities, its benefits are more pronounced in subacute cases. Future research should incorporate larger sample sizes and precise assessments of post-stroke brain damage to further refine MIT’s clinical application.

 

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