Definition:
Partial or total loss of the ability to articulate ideas or comprehend spoken or written language, resulting from damage to the brain caused by injury or disease. Adjective: aphasic. See also:
- Agrammatism
- Dysfluency
- "Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that impairs a person's ability to process language, but does not affect intelligence. Aphasia impairs the ability to speak and understand others, and most people with aphasia experience difficulty reading and writing."
(The National Aphasia Association) - "An estimated one million people in the United States have aphasia, and approximately 80,000 people are diagnosed with the disorder each year. The most common brain injury leading to aphasia is stroke.
"The primary treatment for aphasia is speech-language therapy that focuses on relearning and practicing language skills and using alternative or complementary communication methods. Family members often participate in the therapy process and function as communication partners of the person with aphasia."
(MayoClinic.com)
