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Aphasia is a condition that affects the brain and leads to problems using language correctly.
Articles for Aphasia
Causes of aphasia
Aphasia is the result of damage to the parts of the brain that are responsible for speaking, reading, writing and understanding others.
Diagnosing aphasia
Aphasia is usually diagnosed after tests carried out by a specialist called a speech and language therapist (SLT).
Introduction
Aphasia is a communication disorder that makes it difficult to read, write or speak.
Symptoms of aphasia
The main sign of aphasia is difficulty with communication, although the condition affects everyone differently.
Treating aphasia
Sometimes aphasia will improve on its own without treatment, but a type of treatment called speech and language therapy is usually recommended.
