When someone has aphasia, what are they capable of understanding?
Aphasia Institute | WelcomeIn aphasia we know that an individual can have difficulty understanding what is being said to them. Please see our "Tips for Communicating with a Person with Aphasia" accessible from our home page.
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Aphasia Institute | WelcomeMany adults with aphasia know exactly what is going on, have opinions on current issues and are capable of being involved in decisions that pertain to them. They have the desire to socialize and share interests with other adults, but their abilities and competency are masked or hidden by aphasia. Their inability to access language prevents them from engaging in conversation and often participation in many social and recreational activities that they enjoyed prior to the stroke and brain injury.
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Triangle Aphasia ProjectAphasia is a communication disorder that is the result of injury to the brain from stroke, tumor and other illnesses. Individuals with aphasia have difficulty utilizing language to communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas. Their intellect and memory generally remain intact, while their understanding of what they hear, what they read, and their ability to verbalize or write are compromised.Related Questions
What Causes Aphasia?
Welcome to the National Aphasia AssociationThe most common cause of aphasia is stroke (about 25-40% of stroke survivors acquire aphasia). It can also result from head injury, brain tumor or other neurological causes.
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Welcome to the National Aphasia AssociationAphasia affects about one million Americans -or 1 in 250 people- and is more common than Parkinson's Disease, cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. More than 100,000 Americans acquire the disorder each year. However, most people have never heard of it.
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Welcome to the National Aphasia AssociationWhile aphasia is most common among older people, it can occur in people of all ages, races, nationalities and gender.
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Welcome to the National Aphasia AssociationNo. A person with aphasia may have difficulty retrieving words and names, but the person's intelligence is basically intact. Aphasia is not like Alzheimer's disease; for people with aphasia it is the ability to access ideas and thoughts through language - not the ideas and thoughts themselves- that is disrupted. But because people with aphasia have difficulty communicating, others often mistakenly assume they are mentally ill or have mental retardation.
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Welcome to the National Aphasia AssociationNo. There are many types of aphasia. Some people have difficulty speaking while others may struggle to follow a conversation. In some people, aphasia is fairly mild and you might not notice it right away. In other cases, it can be very severe, affecting speaking, writing, reading, and listening. While specific symptoms can vary greatly, what all people with aphasia have in common are difficulties in communicating.
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Triangle Aphasia ProjectWhen an individual is diagnosed with aphasia, it is common for them to be referred to a speech pathologist (or speech therapist). The speech pathologist will complete a thorough assessment of the individual's communicative strengths and weaknesses and, in coordination with the team/family, set up goals to address in therapy and at home.
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Welcome to the National Aphasia AssociationSometimes. Since most jobs require speech and language skills, aphasia can make some types of work difficult. Individuals with mild or even moderate aphasia are sometimes able to work, but they may have to change jobs. Some resources for aphasics looking for work are as follows: National Organization on Disability (NOD), www.nod.org, (202) 293-5960. Lists organizations recruiting and/or assisting people with disabilities in securing jobs. Job Accommodation Network, www.jan.wvu.
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Welcome to the National Aphasia AssociationIf the symptoms of aphasia last longer than two or three months after a stroke, a complete recovery is unlikely. However, it is important to note that some people continue to improve over a period of years and even decades. Improvement is a slow process that usually involves both helping the individual and family understand the nature of aphasia and learning compensatory strategies for communicating.
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Welcome to the National Aphasia AssociationYes, but many people with aphasia also have weakness or paralysis of their right leg and right arm. When a person acquires aphasia it is usually due to damage on the left side of the brain, which controls movements on the right side of the body.
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