Most people have never heard of aphasia. Unless you or a loved one is impacted by aphasia, you’re not likely to know much about it. So, it might surprise you to learn that aphasia is actually a relatively common condition.
Our Aphasia Library aims to inform Persons with Aphasia, Caregivers, and anyone about all aspects and types of 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!