Jun. 10—June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, and more than 2.5 million Americans — including actor Bruce Willis and country music star Randy Travis — suffer from the communication impairment.

Aphasia is a complex neurological disorder that primarily affects language production and comprehension, often as a consequence of stroke or other forms of brain injury. This condition not only ...

A new study has found that a novel discourse treatment improved the communication abilities of people with aphasia, a language disorder commonly resulting from stroke. Aphasia is a condition that ...

Approximately 40 percent of stroke survivors experience aphasia, a language impairment that can affect their speech production and comprehension as well as writing and reading. In half of these cases, ...

“They never before made the connection to aphasia,” she said. “Without a name, it’s hard to find resources and advocate for it. Because it isn’t so well known, folks get isolated. Friends don’t ...

Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to the brain's language centers. It affects communication skills, including speech, comprehension, reading, and writing. Symptoms vary widely, from ...

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, and more than 2.5 million Americans – including actor Bruce Willis and country music star Randy Travis – suffer from the communication impairment. Aphasia ...