The Aphasia Library has something for everyone! From the basic of learning about what aphasia is to the latest research, we have a library dedicated to educating and answering questions. Our library aims to inform Persons with Communication Challenges, Caregivers, and anyone about all aspects and types of Aphasia.
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The University of Illinois’s Speech Accessibility Project, with Lingraphica and other leaders as partners, has one goal: to improve speech technology for people with a range of diverse speech patterns and disabilities.
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What is Aphasia?
Aphasia is an acquired language disorder often resulting from a stroke or brain injury. It affects a person’s ability to process, use, and/or understand language. Aphasia does not affect intelligence.
More from the library
Our library has information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of aphasia as well as the different types of aphasia, conditions related to aphasia, and information for caregivers of people with aphasia.
Share Your Story
Read stories from caregivers, individuals, and speech-language pathologists that treat aphasia. This feature is designed to capture stories and give you a chance to share your own!
How common is Aphasia?
Approximately 2 million people in the United States have aphasia, though estimates vary. Approximately 180,000 people are diagnosed with aphasia every year. About 1/3 of people who have strokes get aphasia.
Resources
Whether you are looking for communication boards, ebooks, communication tips, webinars, online courses, or support groups, we have vast resources to help you along the way.
Join the Community
The Community is a place for individuals with various communication challenges and their care partners to connect, share, and offer support. Membership is FREE so join now!