Aphasia Quiz

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Aphasia means a person has difficulty retrieving words for speech and may have difficulty in reading, writing, and understanding spoken language

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Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that affects a person's ability to use language. The primary symptom is difficulty in being able to express oneself when speaking, however in some cases, reading and writing or understanding speech can be difficult .

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The cause of aphasia is usually due to a heart attack

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Who would like to share their experience?

The most frequent cause of aphasia is a stroke. It can also result from a head injury, cerebral tumor or other neurological causes. The onset is usually sudden, but in some cases it can be progressive or developmental.

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Young adults and children can experience aphasia

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It is a misconception that only older individuals aquire strokes. Young adults and children may also sustain a stroke

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All individuals with aphasia have very similiar symptoms of the same severity

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Who would like to share their experience

There are many types of aphasia; either fluent or non-fluent. Specific symptoms can vary greatly, from very mild to very severe.

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Having aphasia does not stop you from living a fun and fulling life

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It definitely does not! Everyone here, though there may be good days and not so good day, continues to work hard each day and do more than you did the day before. Y

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