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| − | + | '''Aphasia''' is a disorder caused by damage to the parts of the [[brain]] that control language. It can make it hard for the victim to read, write and say what they mean to say. It is most common in adults who have had a stroke. Brain [[tumor]]s, infections, injuries and dementia can also cause it. The type of problem the victims has and how bad it is depends on which part of their brain is damaged and how much damage there is. | |
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| − | + | There are four main types: | |
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| − | + | * Expressive aphasia – you know what you want to say, but you have trouble saying or writing what you mean | |
| − | + | * Receptive aphasia – you hear the voice or see the print, but you can't make sense of the words | |
| − | + | * Anomic aphasia – you have trouble using the correct word for objects, places or events | |
| − | + | * Global aphasia – you can't speak, understand speech, read or write | |
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| − | + | Some people recover from aphasia without treatment. Most, however, need language therapy as soon as possible. | |
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Revision as of 20:03, November 22, 2008
Aphasia is a disorder caused by damage to the parts of the brain that control language. It can make it hard for the victim to read, write and say what they mean to say. It is most common in adults who have had a stroke. Brain tumors, infections, injuries and dementia can also cause it. The type of problem the victims has and how bad it is depends on which part of their brain is damaged and how much damage there is.
There are four main types:
- Expressive aphasia – you know what you want to say, but you have trouble saying or writing what you mean
- Receptive aphasia – you hear the voice or see the print, but you can't make sense of the words
- Anomic aphasia – you have trouble using the correct word for objects, places or events
- Global aphasia – you can't speak, understand speech, read or write
Some people recover from aphasia without treatment. Most, however, need language therapy as soon as possible.