Aphasia
Aphasia is a language disorder most commonly caused by a stroke, but may also be caused by traumatic brain injury, brain tumor and neurodegenerative disease. It can affect the four modes of communication.
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Talking
Difficulty finding the right words
Using the wrong words
Making up words
Saying things that don't make sense
Using the wrong sounds in words
Only being able to speak in short sentences/one or so words at a time
Listening
Having trouble understanding what people say
Difficulty answering questions
Needing extra time to process what you hear
Reading
Difficulty reading words, sentences or paragraphs
Trouble recognizing words by sight
Writing
Difficulty writing letters, words, or sentences
Writing sentences with incorrect grammar
Writing sentences that don't make sense
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