Aphasia Quiz

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Aphasia is a language disorder that happens when parts of the brain that control language are damaged. It can affect speaking, understanding, reading, and writing—but not intelligence. For more information on aphasia, visit our website: https://aphasia.org/what-is-aphasia/

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Aphasia is a language disorder that happens when parts of the brain that control language are damaged. It can affect speaking, understanding, reading, and writing—but not intelligence. For more information on aphasia, visit our website: https://aphasia.org/what-is-aphasia/

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People with aphasia know what they want to say and understand ideas—but may have trouble finding or understanding words. Aphasia affects language, not thinking ability.

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People with aphasia know what they want to say and understand ideas—but may have trouble finding or understanding words. Aphasia affects language, not thinking ability.

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Aphasia is most often caused by a stroke, but any brain damage—like from injury, tumor, or illness—can cause it. Learn more about the causes of aphasia on our website: https://aphasia.org/what-is-aphasia/

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Aphasia is most often caused by a stroke, but any brain damage—like from injury, tumor, or illness—can cause it. Learn more about the causes of aphasia on our website: https://aphasia.org/what-is-aphasia/

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Aphasia affects over 2.5–4 million people in the U.S., and nearly 180,000 new cases happen each year. It is more common than many people think. Follow stats on aphasia here: https://aphasia.org/statistics/

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Aphasia affects over 2.5–4 million people in the U.S., and nearly 180,000 new cases happen each year. It is more common than many people think. Follow stats on aphasia here: https://aphasia.org/statistics/

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Aphasia affects the brain’s ability to use language. Some people may also have other symptoms (like weakness or vision problems), but aphasia specifically refers to language changes (e.g., the ability to communicate).

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Aphasia affects the brain’s ability to use language. Some people may also have other symptoms (like weakness or vision problems), but aphasia specifically refers to language changes (e.g., the ability to communicate).

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An individual’s communication challenges is unique to the cause and location of the brain injury. Even with deficits in comprehension (auditory and reading), many people with aphasia can understand speech, especially simple, clear sentences. Communication supports help maximize interactions! Find out more at: https://aphasia.org/communication-supports/

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An individual’s communication challenges is unique to the cause and location of the brain injury. Even with deficits in comprehension (auditory and reading), many people with aphasia can understand speech, especially simple, clear sentences. Communication supports help maximize interactions! Find out more at: https://aphasia.org/communication-supports/

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Use short, clear sentences, give time to respond, and use pictures, writing, or gestures to help. It’s important to include people with aphasia in conversations. People with aphasia often benefit from seeing your face when you speak. Most importantly, ASK THE PERSON WITH APHASIA WHAT HELPS WITH COMMUNICATION. The best way to learn about aphasia is to listen to the lived experiences of those impacted: https://aphasia.org/voices-of-aphasia/

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Use short, clear sentences, give time to respond, and use pictures, writing, or gestures to help. It’s important to include people with aphasia in conversations. People with aphasia often benefit from seeing your face when you speak. Most importantly, ASK THE PERSON WITH APHASIA WHAT HELPS WITH COMMUNICATION. The best way to learn about aphasia is to listen to the lived experiences of those impacted: https://aphasia.org/voices-of-aphasia/

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It’s tempting to help, but finishing someone’s sentence without asking can feel frustrating. It’s better to ask, wait, or use other supports. Check out our Ask the Expert webinar series to hear from people with aphasia and those who serve them: https://aphasia.org/ask-the-expert-webinar-library/

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It’s tempting to help, but finishing someone’s sentence without asking can feel frustrating. It’s better to ask, wait, or use other supports. Check out our Ask the Expert webinar series to hear from people with aphasia and those who serve them: https://aphasia.org/ask-the-expert-webinar-library/

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Speech-language therapy, practice, and support from family and friends can help many people with aphasia regain language skills or find new ways to communicate. There is no time limit for aphasia recovery. Research is revealing more about recovery and life participation efforts; check out our Research tab on the website: https://aphasia.org/learn-about-aphasia-research/

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Speech-language therapy, practice, and support from family and friends can help many people with aphasia regain language skills or find new ways to communicate. There is no time limit for aphasia recovery. Research is revealing more about recovery and life participation efforts; check out our Research tab on the website: https://aphasia.org/learn-about-aphasia-research/