| This research study applied a quantitative method of narrative discourse analysis (coreverb performance) to discourse samples from eight people with aphasia (PWA) who attended theMeridian Intensive Aphasia Program (MIAP), a modified intensive comprehensive aphasiaprogram (M-ICAP). The purpose of this study is to combine a highly efficient, clinician-friendlyanalysis measure with a modification of an efficacious service delivery method. Discoursesamples were collected from MIAP participants at pre-treatment, post-treatment and follow-upassessments. PWA’s discourse samples from a range of elicitation tasks were transcribed andanalyzed for both core verb performance and number of different verbs produced. Descriptiveanalysis was completed to discern whether PWA’s use of core verbs and/or production ofdifferent verbs changed after their participation at MIAP. One participant of eight demonstrated aconsistent increase in verb measures across a range of discourse task types from pre-treatment tofollow-up, and the group as a whole showed an increase in both verb measures for one task type,Cat Rescue. The remainder of the data per individual, per task, and as a group was highlyvariable. Study limitations and future directions are indicated.Key words: Aphasia; Core Lexicon; Modified Intensive Comprehensive AphasiaProgram; ICAP; Narrative Discourse Analysis |