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Aphasia FAQs

How Long Does it Take to Recover from Aphasia?

...people continue to improve over a period of years and even decades...

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If the symptoms of aphasia last longer than two or three months after a stroke, a complete recovery is unlikely. However, it is important to note that some people continue to improve over a period of years and even decades. Improvement is a slow process that usually involves both helping the individual and family understand the nature of aphasia and learning compensatory strategies for communicating.

Published: 3rd January, 2020

Updated: 31st January, 2020

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Does Aphasia Affect a Person’s Intelligence?

No...

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No. There are many types of aphasia. Some people have difficulty speaking while others may struggle to follow a conversation. In some people, aphasia is fairly mild and you might not notice it right away. In other cases, it can be very severe, affecting speaking, writing, reading, and listening. While specific symptoms can vary greatly, what all people with aphasia have in common are difficulties in communicating.

Published: 31st January, 2020

Updated: 7th February, 2020

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How Common is Aphasia?

...far more than people are aware...

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Aphasia affects about 350,000 people in the UK, and is more common than Parkinson’s Disease, cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. However, most people have never heard of it.

Published: 31st January, 2020

Updated: 13th March, 2020

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How Do You Communicate With a Person With Aphasia?

slow down, be patient, be concise with short sentences ...

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See here for more communication tips

Published: 31st January, 2020

Updated: 7th February, 2020

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Can People Who Have Aphasia Return to Their Jobs?

...sometimes, though it can be very hard...

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Sometimes. Since most jobs require speech and language skills, aphasia can make some types of work difficult. Individuals with mild or even moderate aphasia are sometimes able to work, but they may have to change jobs.

Published: 31st January, 2020

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What is Aphasia

Aphasia is a communication disability which occurs when the communication centres of the brain are damaged...

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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 diagnosis of aphasia does NOT imply a person has a mental illness or impairment in intelligence.

Published: 31st January, 2020

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Can a Person Have Aphasia Without Having a Physical Disability?

...yes...

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Yes, but many people with aphasia also have weakness or paralysis of their right leg and right arm. When a person acquires aphasia it is usually due to damage on the left side of the brain, which controls movements on the right side of the body.

Published: 31st January, 2020

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Who Acquires Aphasia?

It can occur in people of all ages, races, nationalities and gender...

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While aphasia is most common among older people, more and more people of all ages are being diagnosed with aphasia after suffering a stroke or brain injury. Most common cause of aphasia is a stroke. You can prevent the chance of having a stroke by leading a healthy lifestyle. Please see here for more information: stroke prevention

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Published: 31st January, 2020

Updated: 30th June, 2020

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