Primary progressive aphasia
Primary progressive aphasia - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, prognosis and more. Primary progressive aphasia is a rare neurological syndrome that impairs language capabilities. People with primary progressive aphasia may have trouble ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
Welcome to the National Aphasia Association
A speech-language pathologist (SLP) may be very helpful in helping someone with aphasia improve communication skills and cope with the disorder. There are several ways to locate a licensed and/or certified SLP. The NAA is fortunate to have a ... [... more]
aphasia.org |
"Aphasia"
Speech and Language Therapy After Stroke Behavioral: Imitate Therapy Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Speech in Aphasia Neural Networks and Language Recovery in Aphasia From Stroke: fMRI Studies An Investigation of Constraint Induced ... [... more]
Clinical Trials |
Study Links Progressive Aphasia Syndrome to Prion Gene
Most people with a rare type of dementia called primary progressive aphasia (PPA) have a specific combination of prion gene variants, a new study shows. The study is the first to link the prion protein gene to this disorder. It was funded in part ... [... more]
National Institutes of Health |
Adult Aphasia: Recent Research
HomeHealth InfoVoice, Speech and LangageAdult Aphasia: Recent Research Aphasia (uh-fay'-zhuh) is a communication disorder that can affect a person's ability to use and understand spoken or written words. It results from damage to the side of the ... [... more]
National Institute of Deafness |
What is aphasia?
Description of aphasia and the role of the speech-language pathologist in assessment and treatment. Damage to the left side of the brain causes aphasia for most right-handers and about half of left-handers. Individuals who experience damage to ... [... more]
Speech, Language, Hearing Association |
Aphasia: All - MayoClinic.com
Aphasia - Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment, coping skills for this communication disorder. Aphasia is a disorder that robs you of the ability to communicate. It typically occurs suddenly, after a stroke or a head injury. But it can ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
Aphasia vs. Apraxia
Communication disorders that can appear following stroke or other brain injury include aphasia, apraxia of speech and oral apraxia. At times, it may be difficult to identify which of these conditions a survivor is dealing with, particularly since ... [... more]
American Stroke Association |
What is aphasia?
Primary Progressive Menu Primary Progressive Aphasia Home Mayo Clinic PPA Treatment Program Northwestern University PPA Program The Association for Frontotemporal Dementias Primary progressive aphasia is a rare neurological syndrome in which ... [... more]
aphasia.org |
Welcome to the National Aphasia Association
Stroke and aphasia support groups listed by state and province (Canada). Volunteers who can answer questions about local resources for aphasia in the U.S. and Canada. Includes information in other languages and contact information for bilingual ... [... more]
aphasia.org |
Welcome to the National Aphasia Association
Multilingual Matters: Communication Disorders in Spanish Speakers NAA MATERIALS > Aphasia in other languages Aphasia in other languages For information on Aphasia not affiliated with the NAA "Afasia in Italiano " "El Libro de Las [... more]
aphasia.org |
What is aphasia?
Primary progressive aphasia is a rare neurological syndrome in which language capabilities become slowly and progressively impaired. This information sheet was prepared by the NAA to help explain the condition of Primary Progressive Aphasia to ... [... more]
aphasia.org |
