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How to Recover from Global Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Rehabilitation

Global aphasia is the most severe type of aphasia caused by extensive damage to the areas of the brain associated with language. Although global aphasia may be frustrating for the individual experiencing it and their loved ones, there is hope for regaining communication skills. This article will examine the causes and symptoms of global aphasia, […]

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When Stroke Affects Speech: How to Overcome Aphasia, Dysarthria, or Apraxia of Speech

Over half of all stroke survivors experience a stroke affecting speech. When a stroke affects speech or language, it can impact the ability to communicate effectively due to changes in cognitive language skills or speech-related motor abilities. This can affect the survivor’s ability to express their needs and desires, connect with family members, and return […]

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Conduction Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Aphasia is a communication disorder that involves a loss of ability to understand or express speech after neurological injury. There are many types of aphasia, each with its own unique symptoms. Conduction aphasia, in particular, refers to the inability to repeat words or phrases. The good news with conduction aphasia is that, in most cases, […]

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Primary Progressive Aphasia: Causes, Types, and Symptoms

Primary progressive aphasia is a neurological syndrome that slowly and progressively impairs a person’s language abilities. Symptoms usually begin gradually, often starting with minor naming and word-finding problems. As symptoms worsen, individuals eventually may lose the ability to produce and understand written and/or spoken language. This article will discuss the major causes of primary progressive […]

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Mixed Transcortical Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Mixed transcortical aphasia is a severe form of aphasia that causes an inability to speak or understand others. It is similar to global aphasia in that it affects multiple aspects of a person’s language skills. However, individuals with mixed transcortical aphasia can still repeat words they hear, even an entire sentence. This article will review the causes […]

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Fluent Aphasia: Understanding the Symptoms & Management Techniques

Fluent aphasia is a type of cognitive communication disorder that may occur after a stroke or brain injury. Also known as receptive aphasia or Wernicke’s aphasia, fluent aphasia involves impaired language comprehension. As a result, individuals are often able to speak fluently, but their language may lack meaning and sound nonsensical. This article provides an overview of the […]

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Understanding Expressive Aphasia Treatment: Learning to Speak Again

When individuals have trouble producing speech after stroke, they may be recommended to pursue expressive aphasia treatment. Expressive aphasia, also known as Broca’s aphasia, is a relatively common cognitive communication disorder among stroke survivors. Despite having intact oral-motor function and being able to physically produce sounds, those with expressive aphasia are unable to effectively produce […]

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