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Understanding aphasia and communicating effectively with those afflicted
What if you lost your ability to express and understand language? That's what aphasia does — it steals your ability to communicate. Find out more about its effects and how to deal with those afflicted.
Help is available for speech and language disorders
Speaking and language abilities vary from person to person, but not just anyone can execute those skills.
Understanding aphasia: 10 tips for improving communication
Imagine being dropped off in a country where you speak very little of the native language, and as long as the native speakers speak slowly, you only understand bits and pieces. This is very similar to how someone with aphasia may feel every day.
Aphasia — Putting the disorder into words: Part 2 of 2
Testing, treatment and coping with aphasia.
Aphasia — Putting the disorder into words: Part 1 of 2
Aphasia is a challenging communication disorder that creates many obstacles for patients and their families.