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Aphasia is Not Near FantasiaSharon Cohen invites the reader to ride along for a few moments and explore the language of aphasia, the ailment of the man she recently married. -
Aphasia: Communication ChallengesLearn how aphasia affects communication and read how my husband and I deal with some of the communication challenges. -
Today's Word is 'Aphasia'According to the National Aphasia Association, an estimated one million people in the United States have acquired aphasia, or about one in every two-hundred and fifty people. With that many individuals affected by this devastating language disorder wouldn't you think.... -
Aphasia is Not Near FantasiaSharon Cohen invites the reader to ride along for a few moments and explore the language of aphasia, the ailment of the man she recently married. -
Post-Stroke Aphasia Piece Three3. Another Poet with Aphasia
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Aphasia Awareness What it is and What You Can Do to HelpJune is National Aphasia Awareness Month. This article explains what it is and how you can help those who have aphasia.
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Aphasia: A Speech HandicapIn a condition when the normal functioning of the speech area of the brain is handicapped, a person's ability to speak is consequently curtailed. This condition is referred to as aphasia.
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AphasiaAll the general information on Aphasia you may need.
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What is Aphasia and What Causes It?Aphasia is a type of communication disorder. Its cause is usually due to some injury or damage to the language parts in the brain. Aphasia is very common in older people; it is most commonly diagnosed in people who have had a stroke.
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Aphasia: Value of Old Friends After a StrokeAfter a stroke or brain-injury, old friends are important, especially when aphasia makes establishing new friends difficult. -
Post-Stroke Aphasia Piece TwoLove Replaced With Doubt & Debt is the second of three new articles related to my stroke and aphasia. One year after my stroke, my husband & I got divorced. I will not pretend certain things never happened or were no big deal.
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Aphasia - a Writer's Worst NightmareStroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of long term disability in adults. Read about one of stroke's worst side effects.
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Intro to My Three New Post-Stroke Aphasia ArticlesOver a year ago, I had an unexpected but serious health issue. I had a carotid artery dissection, bled out by 99%, had several aneurysms, and suffered from a stroke and aphasia as a result. My next 3 articles will be about what has happened since then. -
Aphasia Creates Language Barriers that Require Long-Term RehabilitationAphasia will affect your ability to communicate with other people and can create a language barrier between you and the rest of the world.
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Discussing Visual AphasiaA look into visual aphasia, also known as "word blindness".
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An Ode to Odd News: Tiger Woods, Beans, Bilingual Aphasia, and ThongsThe odd news of April 26, 2010 includes a raunchy Tiger Woods video game, a girl suffering from bilingual aphasia, no thongs in Mayberry, and swastika beans
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How to Be a Good Friend to Someone with AphasiaNot being able to communicate in the normal way brings on a devastating sense of isolation for people with aphasia and it often causes severe depression. Learning the basic tips in this article can prevent you from unknowingly adding to a friend's loneliness and dejection. -
Primary Progressive Aphasia Attributed to Progranulin (Muted Gene)Aphasia is language disorder as result of sudden brain injury. Primary Progressive Aphasia language disorder, onset gradual progression. The person may or may not have difficulty understanding speech. Muted gene progranulin cause PPA.
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Aphasia - Unable to Communicate Due to Brain DamageAphasia affects people who have had strokes or suffered brain damage, and it can leave them unable to speak or understand others
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June is Aphasia Awareness Month (National)June is Aphasia Awareness Month and the professionals who work with people who have Aphasia want to bring awareness to the public and let the public know how aphasia affects are fellow human beings.
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Primary Progressive Aphasia: Loss of Language Function in DementiaFor the adult who suffers from dementia, the first sign may be the loss of language function known as PPA, or Primary Progressive Aphasia.
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What is Aphasia?Aphasia can be described as a condition that degrades the ability of language to cause injury in cortical areas of language or in the brain pathways of association.
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Aphasia-A Global TermAphasia is an umbrella term that covers the various disorders of symbolization.
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Broca's Aphasia, Stroke & the Implication on Speech Therapy with Backwards ChainingFor stroke patients, it is important to begin speech and language therapy early especially when complications of Broca's aphasia are present.
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Aphasia & the Impact of Music Therapy on the Elderly PatientFor elderly patients, the use of music therapy provides for a method by which to resolve some of the complications associated with aphasia.
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I'd like You to Meet "Aphasia"Sharon Cohen invites the reader to ride along for a few moments and explore the language of aphasia, the ailment of the man she recently married. -
Expressive Aphasia: Familiar Songs Help Speech RecoverySinging familiar songs is one way to encourage more spoken words and boost disposition at the same time. -
Aphasia: Communication While DrivingHere's how to help an aphasic communicate better as a passenger in the car. -
Aphasia Sufferer's Book ClubA condition that often results from a stroke can robe people of their ability to enjoy a good read. A new type of therapy sets out to change that
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The Ambassador from the Planet AphasiaToday was get-out-of-the-house day. We've been snow bound. Oh, not really but it makes a better story than saying we had no place to go since Friday. Today was different. We had a mission. -
Can Depression Affect Your Ability to Talk and Think?People are often reluctant to see a doctor when they suffer from depression symptoms. It usually isn't until physical symptoms, such as aphasia, occur that a person will consult with a physician.
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Language Disorders in ChildrenThis article focuses on information regarding language disorders most prevalent in children, including Aphasia, Apraxia of Speech, Expressive Language Disorder, and Hyperlexia.
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Post-Stroke Aphasia Piece OneChallenging Words & Images is the first of three new articles related to my stroke and aphasia. You may read my previous Intro piece and then this one related to my ongoing strange challenges with easy little words and more. -
He's in the Dog House Now!The atmosphere here on the Planet Aphasia is warping my waffles. Don't ask me what that means. If your waffles are warped, too, you'll understand. If not, trust me when I say that it's not a good thing here in the city of Caregiverville.
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Full Length DissectionNew notes from a Poet who is trying her best to recover from a Carotid Artery Stroke Dissection that left her with Aphasia and decreased her creative powers to read, write, remember uniquely specific details & more.
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Alzheimer's Isn't the Only Dementia Problem Seniors FacePrimary Progressive Aphasia is a disease in the elderly that slowly disables language over time.
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What's Happening in the Brain when the Words Are All Wrong ?When we hear "word salad " what's happening in the brain ? -
The NC Comedy Arts Festival Presents Improv Comedy in Carrboro, NCGuide to February 16-February 21, 2010 at the NC Comedy Arts Festival Improv Comedy Week. Carrboro, NC becomes the Comedy Central of NC w/ comedy skits for all! Great place for a Valentine's Day date or pre- Mardi Gras dose of fun! -
What is Broca's Speech?Broca's speech is a certain type of speech pattern that occurs after brain injury or stroke. Here's what you need to know about this speech and language disorder.
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Post-Stroke Survival and Sad Little BluesI recently suffered from an unexpected stroke, luckily survived, but still have some serious Aphasia to deal with (including a tougher time reading and writing, even though I am a poet).
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