Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play an important role in assessing and researching the cognitive-communicative challenges in people with right hemisphere syndrome (RHS) and in advocating for provision and reimbursement of related diagnostic and treatment services. In this chapter, we summarize what is meant by the term RHS, explore the diverse and myriad cognitive-communicative difficulties
... [Show full abstract] associated with RHS, and review key challenges faced in health care contexts by people with RHS and their friends, caregivers, and clinicians. We conclude by emphasizing how essential it is that we continuously educate medical professionals, family members, stroke and brain injury survivors, and laypeople about the legitimacy and significance of the life-affecting challenges of people with RHS.
After reading and reflecting on the content in this chapter, you will ideally be able to answer, in your own words, the following queries:
1. What is right hemisphere syndrome?
2. How does RHS affect communication?
3. What are special challenges that SLPs face in serving people with RHS?
4. What are special challenges faced by people with RHS in health care contexts?
