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          Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that impairs a person’s language abilities. Learn about the types of aphasia and terminology used by doctors and therapists.

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          Aphasia can be frustrating and impact many areas of one’s life, but it does not need to lead to isolation. Understanding the impact of aphasia on a person, their family and their roles can be helpful in living well.

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          Stay informed about the latest research advancing our understanding of aphasia. Explore available aphasia studies, see aphasia-friendly summaries and look for opportunities to get involved in shaping the future of care and communication.

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  • Navigating the Holidays with Aphasia: Tips for Enjoying the Holiday Season

    Holidays can be a relaxing time full of family and friends, good food, and ongoing traditions. But celebrations can also be stressful when you have aphasia. These tips for navigating

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  • 5 Tips for Traveling with Aphasia

    In an ideal world, traveling with aphasia would be easy. The front desk staff at every hotel and waitstaff at every restaurant would be well-versed in aphasia. They would know

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  • Great tips on starting a support group

    September 21, 2015 Many people write to us with questions about how to deal with the day-to-day challenges that aphasia poses on both patients and caregivers. The aphasia community clearly

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