The holistic approach to rehabilitation: A commentary

Abstract

Maria Pachalska's approach to aphasia rehabilitation is from a holistic perspective. Traditionally, aphasia therapists have tried to promote communicative ability using several methods. Pachalska has combined the most important approaches and created a model which she calls the Complex Aphasia Rehabilitation Model (CARM). She offers this model as an example of a holistic approach to aphasia rehabilitation. It stresses the importance of taking into account both psychological and social factors in aphasia rehabilitation.