What is aphasia? Check out this educational infographic that fully explains the definition, types and symptoms of aphasia as well as the technology and resources available to those living with aphasia.

1. Expressive (Broca’s)
Aphasia: non-fluent
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The National Aphasia Association
(NAA) defines Aphasia as, “an
acquired communication disorder
that impairs a person's ability to
process language, but does not
affect intelligence.”
Aphasia is not a disease, but a symptom
of brain damage that often results from:
a·pha·sia
/əˈfāZHə/
It is important to learn about all forms, as
Aphasia can affect each person differently.
Speech is effortful and it is
hard to convey thoughts
through writing. The client
knows what they want to say,
but cannot find the words.
Receptive (Wernicke’s)
Aphasia: fluent
The client speaks fluently,
but the words often do not
make sense. It is hard to
process (receive) spoken
or written words as well.
Anomic Aphasia
It is hard to find/use the
correct name for particular
objects, people, places, or
events.
The word is always on the
“tip of the tongue.”
Global Aphasia
The client cannot speak or
understand speech, nor can
they read or write.
This is the most severe form
of aphasia, typically seen
right after injury to the brain.
Primary Progressive
Aphasia (PPA)
The client has a language
disorder that gets worse over
time, but maintains ability to
take care of themselves,
pursue hobbies, and, in some
instances, remain employed.
PPA is a clinical dementia
syndrome.
New technologies have expanded
communication opportunities for people
with Aphasia
Talking Picture
Dictionary
Phonemic Cues
Text-to-Speech and
Speech-to-Text
e-books
Key approaches to diagnosis and
treatment include:
Access to Community
Services and Support
Speech Therapy
Multi-modal Treatment
using multiple forms of
communication (ex. gestures,
pictures, sound)
Technology
Reading and
Writing Therapy
Language
Reading
Writing
Auditory Processing
(the ability to hear and
understand language)
Diagnosis: Assessment of:
Treatment:
Life Participation
Approach to Aphasia
Understanding
Smartphones and tablet devices can
help people with Aphasia better
integrate into society by assisting
with conversational communication
Hobby/InterestVideo Call
Access to Aphasia experts
The National Aphasia Association encourages clients and family
caregivers to form an experienced Aphasia care team that could
include a:
• Speech-Language
Pathologist
• Neurologist
• Physiatrist
• Occupational
Therapist
• Physical
Therapist
• Psychiatrist
• Social Worker
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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/aphasia/aphasia.htm#What_is
Aphasia Simulations: http://aphasiacorner.com/aphasia-simulations/index.html
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA):
http://www.asha.org/Members/ebp/compendium/guidelines/RCSLT-Clinical-Guidelines--5-12-Aphasia.htm
The National Aphasia Association: http://www.aphasia.org/aphasia_community/where_to_find_health_professionals.html
American Heart Association: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aha/strokeconnection_2013spring/index.php?startid=18
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