Aphasia

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Aphasia is a disorder that impairs a person's ability to understand and use language. It is most commonly the result of a neurological condition, such as a stroke or severe head injury.

Symptoms

  • Trouble with reading, writing or problem solving
  • Limited ability to understand speech
  • Diminished ability to speak; using strange or inappropriate words in conversation

Treatment Programs

With speech therapy we can:

  • Improve your communication skills
  • Improve the use of vocabulary and grammar
  • Increase your understanding of simple and complex directions
  • Promote high-level problem solving and functional tasks