Aphasia

Aphasia is a condition that impairs a person's ability to communicate proficiently and comprehend spoken and written language. The condition can stem from brain damage caused by events such as stroke, head injury, infections, brain tumors, and inflammation. Additionally, aphasia may develop gradually due to the progressive deterioration of the brain's language centers as a result of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

Symptoms of Aphasia

According to the American Brain Foundation, 2 million people in the U.S Suffer from Aphasia. This condition primarily affects the brain’s language processing functions; signs can include sudden or gradually increasing difficulty with written or verbal communication. Aphasia symptoms may include:

Difficulty speaking
Struggling to recall specific words

Difficulty writing
Specific modes of communication impaired while others remain intact

Difficulty reading
Difficulty comprehending speech

Aphasia Risk Factors

Aphasia condition commonly occurs for someone after damages to the brain. The risk factors include:

Head Trauma / Injury
Stroke
Brain Tumor
Dementia
Epilepsy
Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebral hypoxia
Alzheimer's
Radiation / Chemotherapy
Brain Inflammation (Encephalitis)

Types of Aphasia Treatment

Speech Generating Devices

Treatment Type 1

At Lincare AAC, we know living with speech disorders can be isolating, which is why we are committed to helping you gain the power to communicate and connect. We use highly customizable speech-generating devices to help with communication issues caused by congenital conditions, developmental delays, acquired diseases, or injuries.

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How We Can Help

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