What is Aphasia?

APHASIA (Uh-Fay-Zhuh) is a result of a STROKE or BRAIN INJURY, and affects a person’s ability to communicate. It is important to remember that you are still a competent adult, you know what you want to say, you can make your own decisions and you are not deaf. Aphasia usually comes on suddenly from a stroke or brain injury. But in rare cases it may develop gradually. This is called Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). If you have aphasia, you may find it hard to:

TALK

LISTEN/UNDERSTAND OTHERS WHEN THEY SPEAK

READ

WRITE

USE NUMBERS AND DO CALCULATIONS