Mixed Transcortical Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

shop-mgr2023-06-06T15:58:42+08:00 Mixed transcortical aphasia is a more severe form of aphasia that causes an inability to speak or understand others. It is similar to global aphasia in that it affects multiple aspects of a person’s language skills. However, with mixed transcortical aphasia, the person can still repeat words they hear or sing familiar songs. In this article, you will learn more about the causes and characteristics of mixed transcortical aphasia, and what you can do to treat it. Causes of Mixed Transcortical Aphasia Mixed transcortical aphasia is a unique form of language disorder. Unlike other types of aphasia, the main language areas of the brain (Broca’s...

Fluent Aphasia: Understanding the Symptoms & Management Techniques

shop-mgr2023-06-06T16:01:27+08:00 Aphasia is a communication disorder that can occur after a stroke or brain injury. There are many different types of aphasia, and this article will focus on one type: fluent aphasia. Fluent aphasia (also known as receptive aphasia or Wernicke’s aphasia) is a unique communication disorder that can cause a person to say phrases that sound fluent but lack meaning. In this article, we’ll discuss the symptoms and characteristics of fluent aphasia, along with ways to manage the condition. What is Fluent Aphasia? Fluent aphasia – also known as Wernicke’s aphasia or receptive aphasia – is caused by damage to Wernicke’s area of the brain. Wernicke’s area was discovered...

How to Recover from Global Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Rehabilitation

shop-mgr2023-01-10T10:57:03+08:00 Global aphasia is the most severe type of aphasia caused by extensive damage to the language areas of the brain. Fortunately, it’s often possible to recover communication skills through rehabilitation. In this article, we will look at the causes and symptoms of global aphasia and common treatment options. Causes of Global Aphasia Global aphasia is caused by severe damage to both Wernicke’s area and Broca’s area of the brain. These two areas play a crucial role in understanding and producing language. They are found in the dominant side of the brain which, for most people, is the left hemisphere. The most common causes of damage...

Conduction Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

shop-mgr2023-01-10T10:42:51+08:00 Aphasia is a communication disorder that involves a loss of ability to understand or express speech after neurological injury. There are many types of aphasia, each with its own unique symptoms. Conduction aphasia in particular refers to the inability to repeat words or phrases. The good news with conduction aphasia is that, in most cases, other areas of language are only mildly impaired. Causes of Conduction Aphasia Conduction aphasia is traditionally understood to be caused by damage to a particular area of the brain, like after a stroke or brain injury. The area of the brain related to conduction aphasia is the arcuate fasciculus, a...

Understanding Expressive Aphasia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

shop-mgr2023-01-10T10:43:02+08:00 Expressive aphasia is a communication disorder that can make it difficult to produce speech. It’s also known as Broca’s aphasia, because it usually occurs after damage to an area of the brain called the Broca’s area. There are many types of aphasia, and it’s possible to have more than one. For this reason, it’s important to get a diagnosis from an expert called a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). An accurate diagnosis is necessary for treatment because each type of aphasia requires different treatment. You’re about to learn how expressive aphasia is treated, and why a unique approach for everyone is crucial for...