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