What is Aphasia?
aphasia (uh-fay ' –zhuh) n.
A language disorder that impairs the expression and understanding of spoken language, reading, and writing. It occurs most often from a stroke or brain injury. This frustrating condition affects a person's ability to communicate but does not affect his or her intellect.
Resource Links
• Aphasia Access
• The National Aphasia Association
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Did you know...
• Aphasia (uh-fay'-zhuh) is a disorder caused by damage to the parts of the brain that control language and affects a person’s ability to use or comprehend spoken and written words
• Although aphasia affects a person's ability to communicate, it does not affect their intellect. It can occur as a result of a head trauma, tumor, or in most cases, a stroke
• One third of all stroke survivors are diagnosed with aphasia
• More than 1 million Americans suffer from aphasia
• Aphasia affects every person differently