In order to target micro- and macro-level discourse features, a Novel Approach to Real-life communication: Novel Intervention in Aphasia (NARNIA) was completed.
Step 1: Word generation and sentence production were primed using action pictures. The client was able to produce *** nouns and *** verbs over *** trials. Then the client was able to produce simple sentence structures on *** / *** attempts.
Step 2: The client completed planning for discourse using a visual framework for organization. The client was able to use the framework and add information with *** cues.
Step 3: The client produced the planned discourse using the framework. Noun and verb generation were noted to be ***. Sentence structure was ***. Overall organization and connectedness of discourse was ***.
Step 4: Self-evaluation of discourse production was completed in order to raise self-awareness. The client scored themselves ***. Compared to SLP results, this indicates that self-awareness of skills is ***.