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Aphasia /əˈfeɪʒə/
Aphasia /əˈfeɪʒə/
Aphasia is the loss of the ability to use or comprehend words, due to a brain injury, stroke or tumor. Impairs the ability to communicate. Strictly related to language, including speaking, listening, reading and writing - NOT related to intelligence.
People with Aphasia
People with Aphasia
Are still intelligent
Know what they want
Are competent adults
Can make their own decisions
Causes of Aphasia
Causes of Aphasia
Stroke (most common)
Brain tumor
Traumatic brain injury
Neurodegenerative disease
Emotion Changes
Emotion Changes
Anger
Anxiety
Frustrated
Grief and sadness
Guilt
Mood Swing
Common Co-occur with
Common Co-occur with
Motor Changes
Swallowing Disorder
Cognitive Changes
Apraxia
Dysarthria
Common Types of Aphasia
Common Types of Aphasia
Traditional aphasia is classified as fluent and nonfluent.
Fluent Aphasia Types:
Wernicke's Aphasia
Transcortical Sensory Aphasia
Conduction Aphasia
Anomic Aphasia
Nonfluent Aphasia Types:
Broca's Aphasia
Transcortical Motor Aphasia
Global Aphasia
Transcortical Mixed Aphasia
eBook_What is Aphasia_K0175B0322.pdf
Explaining_Stroke_Brochure_2020.pdfKnowing Stroke
Knowing Stroke
Stroke is the most common cause of aphasia. Approximately 25%-40% of people who have a stroke acquire aphasia.
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