Aphasia Summary Aphasia is a disorder caused by damage to the parts of the brain that control language. It can make it hard for you to read, write, and say what you 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 you have and how bad it is depends on which part of your 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. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Find an Expert American Speech-Language-Hearing Association American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Directory of Organizations (Deafness and Communication Disorders) National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Start Here Aphasia National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Aphasia National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Types of Aphasia American Heart Association Specifics Aphasia vs. Apraxia American Stroke Association Let’s Talk about Stroke and Aphasia American Stroke Association Primary Progressive Aphasia Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Aphasia National Institutes of Health Array Communicating with someone with aphasia Speech impairment (adult) Living With Family Adjustment to Aphasia American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Children Landau-Kleffner Syndrome National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Statistics and Research Mapping Language Problems in the Brain National Institutes of Health Reference Desk NIDCD Glossary National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Journal Articles Aphasia Related Issues Speech-to-Speech Relay Service Federal Communications Commission Tips for Socializing with Aphasia American Stroke Association Latest News Research Offers Clues to Dementia with Language Loss HealthDay Right Brain Scan Could Aid in Stroke Recovery HealthDay
