'Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that impairs a person's ability to process language, but does not affect intelligence.' -National Aphasia Association
causes & affectsAphasia is caused by injury to the brain due to:
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social challenges
Due to communication deficits, relationships with family, friends, and society are often affected. Without help, there is high potential for isolation, social and familial challenges, depression, and associated diminishment of health. The number of people affected with aphasia is expected to rise precipitously as our population ages and health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension increase, all contributing factors in the onset of strokes in America.
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therapy
Individual and group aphasia therapies are administered by speech-language pathologists who assist people with improving their communication skills. Aphasia group therapy is a powerful approach that offers not only treatment aimed at developing speech and language skills & practice in a naturalistic communication environment, but also serves as the social fabric that is often lost when one has difficulty communicating with friends and family.
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