Broca’s aphasia causes difficulty with spontaneous, fluent speech. People with this condition typically leave out linking words in sentences, such as “and,” “on,” or “but.” They may also speak in ...

After a stroke or brain injury, many people have trouble talking. One type of communication disorder that's common after brain damage is expressive aphasia. With this condition, you generally ...

On Sept. 14, 2000, at the age of 72, Lester Schwartz, a psychoanalyst working in New York City, underwent a simple operation for a benign fatty tumor in his stomach. He woke up the next morning in the ...

So apparently my mom had a "minor stroke" earlier this week. I've only been able to have a single ~15 minute conversation with her so far (she lives in another state), but from what I gather she's ...

Misunderstandings and lack of information about aphasia can cause people to draw conclusions about cognitive ability, such as in the situation with Joe Biden, who has a history of stuttering.

The ability to communicate is easily taken for granted. However, effective communication skills do not necessarily last a lifetime, and many people may develop difficulties with understanding words, ...

Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to the brain's language centers. It affects communication skills, including speech, comprehension, reading, and writing. Symptoms vary widely, from ...

Nevada Aphasia Camp, hosted by the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, offers an inspiring weekend of growth and ...

Aphasia affects speaking, understanding, reading, or writing. It often happens after left-side brain damage. Agnosia makes it hard to recognize objects, sounds, or people using one or more senses. It ...