Aphasia is a disorder of language more or less important. Some people experience little difficulty in finding words while others are no longer able to speak, understand, read or write. Do not confuse this speech disorder (difficulty finding words) with the speech disorder (difficulty in pronunciation).
Aphasia is caused by a manifestation of central nervous system following a stroke, head injury or a disease like Alzheimer's or encephalitis. It can be mild or total depending on the extent of brain damage. Aphasia can be distinguished from problems in language development in children.
The aphasic has all his faculties, but he has difficulty expressing (describe) his idea and it is slower to respond.
It is important that the person with aphasia speaks. When it is time to speak, do not interrupt when he says a word wrong, let him finish the sentence. If the sentence is incomprehensible, ask questions he will answer yes or no. The use of handwriting, gestures, or drawings can facilitate understanding in some cases.
Aphasia can hardly be cured. Aphasia often fades with time. Normally, if the issue does not get worse, an injury that degenerates example, aphasia does not worsen. Fatigue or irritation may increase temporarily aphasia.
16 avril 2010
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