EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The ability to communicate is not a simple task for those with Aphasia. Many with the disorder often feel frustrated and isolated. Thanks to the efforts of one El Pasoan those ...
A randomized controlled trial involving 12 weekly choir sessions for participants who have developed aphasia from strokes, ...
Feathers, fins or fur, all pets can make us feel happier. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that pet ownership and pet care can also support communication and wellbeing, ...
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, ...
More than 2 million Americans live with aphasia, a communication disorder that impairs the ability to process language. Head trauma, stroke and dementia are some but not all causes of this type of ...
Scientists have developed an affordable and customizable digital badges to help those with aphasia navigate public transport and everyday life without stigma. Inspired by the Hidden Disabilities ...
Graduate students in SUNY Cortland’s communication sciences and disorders program spent part of this summer designing a “menu” of financial transactions that people with aphasia could use as a visual ...
MIDLAND, Texas — Aphasia is the loss of speech and language for a person due to injury to the language center in their brain. Their intellect is intact, but reading, writing and speaking difficulties ...
PURPOSE: Decreased social participation is one consequence of aphasia that can lead to poor psychological health and reduced quality of life. Involving people with aphasia in advocacy efforts may be ...
TUSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — This month's Giving Project nonprofit is focused on helping the estimated 6,000 in our community living with the communication disorder aphasia. Friends of Aphasia started in ...
In 2022, Bruce Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, forcing him to retire to focus on his health. Now, Wendy Williams has come forward to announce that she's dealing with the same issue. The news is ...