Conversational discourse (CD) is among the most complex tasks in everyday life and relies
on multiple cognitive domains (communicative and executive abilities). Alterations in …

Some current models of aphasia emphasize a role of short-term memory in the processing of
language and propose that the language impairment in aphasia involves impairment to …

Early language development sets the stage for a lifetime of competence in language and
literacy. However, the neural mechanisms associated with the relative advantages of early …

Background Ageing refers to the natural and physiological changes that individuals
experience over the years. This process also involves modifications in terms of …

Language changes that occur in association with the normal aging process are considered
worthy objects of study for two major reasons. First, they are intrinsically interesting for what …

Despite the well documented pragmatic deficits that can arise subsequent to Right
Hemisphere Brain Damage (RHBD), few researchers have directly studied everyday …

[The impact of lesions in the right hemisphere on linguistic skills: theoretical and clinical
perspectives]. - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign in | Create an account https://orcid.org Europe PMC …

Recent years have seen a growth in interest in pragmatic aspects of communication, and the
application of this area to language disorders. This has led to the development of a range of …

Executive functions (EF) may be explained as the ability to plan, organize and perform
intentional behavior. They refer to high level cognitive processes associated to working …

Introduction Pragmatics includes a set of skills related to language structure and meaning
that allow the speaker to use the language appropriately and in accordance with different …