Aphasia is a language disorder that affects speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Aphasia is most commonly caused by a stroke or injury to the left side of the brain.
Brain tumors and other neurologic diseases can also cause aphasia. Because of language
impairments, individuals with aphasia struggle to participate in daily life activities
involving communication in health care settings, at home, or in their community.
People with aphasia and their communication partners can use supportive strategies
to help them communicate in daily life.
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Publication history
Published online: May 22, 2021
Accepted:
March 12,
2021
Received:
March 12,
2021
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