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   A·pha·sia

   /əˈfāZH(ē)ə/

   

   noun

   • 1. loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage.

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from Greek, from aphatos ‘speechless’, from a- ‘not’ + phanai ‘speak’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. aphasic adjective

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   What does it mean to have aphasia?

   • Very interesting question! The answer depends, I guess, on whether an ability is defined by what it is an ability to do – quite conventional – or by theoretical constructs inferred to sustain this ability. ‘Aphasia’ is an impaired ability to use language for interpersonal communication.

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   Is aphasia a language disorder?

   • It has concrete behavioural manifestations in everyday life and in clinical assessment. So aphasia is a language disorder. Language can be shown to depend on a set of subordinate abilities, some of which are non-observable constructs and probably themselves further divisible into more fine-grained functions.

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   What causes aphasia?

   • The condition impairs one's ability to process language, including the capacity to speak and understand others. Aphasia can develop following a stroke, head injury, or a degenerative condition. How much do you know about aphasia and the celebrities who have suffered from it?

   Aphasia: what is it, and which celebs suffered from it?

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3. aultman.org › what-to-know-about-aphasiaWhat to Know About Aphasia | Aultman Blog » Aultman

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   5 days ago · Aphasia is a language disorder that makes communication difficult. People with aphasia have trouble reading, writing or saying what they intend to communicate. Some forms of aphasia cause difficulty in understanding other people’s spoken or written speech, as well.

4. www.nature.com › articles › s42003/024/06399-9Fronto-thalamic networks and the left ventral thalamic nuclei ...

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   1 day ago · Using a clear cut-off definition for the presence of aphasia, ACL not only allows stratified reporting of aphasia severity in general using the continuous aphasia score, but also as a binary ...

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › global aphasiaGlobal aphasia - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · loss of all ability to communicate.

6. www.newshub.co.nz › home › new-zealandLiving with aphasia: A survivor's journey and the campaign ...

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   5 days ago · Aphasia is a language disorder that rose to prominence after actor Bruce Willis announced he had it, but it's more common in New Zealand than Parkinson's disease - even if it's still much...

7. pubs.asha.org › doi › 10In the Driver's Seat: Narrative-Based Counseling in Aphasia

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   5 days ago · Purpose: People with aphasia have been shown to experience higher rates of depression and mental health issues than stroke survivors without aphasia. Narrative-based counseling approaches to therapy in communication disorders have shown promise in several areas, such as stuttering.

8. aphasia.org › stories › night-aphasia-arts-2024Night of Aphasia Arts 2024 - The National Aphasia Association

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   5 days ago · The National Aphasia Association (NAA) is thrilled to bring back the wonderful display of artistic expression that has made this event a fan favorite! What Is Night of Aphasia Arts ? An online gala that features recorded performances, visual art, photography, poetry and so much more.

9. www.msn.com › en-in › healthAphasia: what is it, and which celebs suffered from it? - MSN

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   5 days ago · Aphasia is a condition that affects the ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing. It can affect one’s capacity to speak, write, and understand language in general,...