Tag: Aphasia
Aphasia has many etiologies, such as stroke, infection, brain abscess, brain tumour, nutritional deficiencies, or toxemia. However, the most common cause of aphasia in adults is cerebrovascular accident, which includes several types and classifications for aphasia.

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Cognitive Approach to Improving Auditory Comprehension
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Cognitive Approach to Improving Auditory Comprehension Aphasia is a communication disorder that results from damage to the portions of the brain that are responsible for language. It usually impairs t...
Last modified: 26th May 2020
PBL - Stroke Case Study
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Written by: Yung Bing Yong Introduction The brain is the primary organ of the centre nervous system that controls our body and houses our mind. It is metabolically active and dependent on a continuou...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Broca’s Aphasia and Treatment Options for Word Finding Difficulties
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A common condition that is an acquired language/communication disorder is known to be Aphasia. This disorder is usually caused from head trauma, brain tumors, stroke, or other neurogenic co...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Treatment Methods for Anomia in Aphasia
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According to Brookshire (2015), aphasia has many etiologies, such as stroke, infection, brain abscess, brain tumor, nutritional deficiencies, or toxemia. However, the most common cause of aphasia...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Stroke The Causes And Effects Health And Social Care Essay
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In this assignment I discuss Paul who is a 65 year old male and has suffered a stroke. My aim is to explain what a stroke is, the causes and effects, and give you my understanding of how I as a Healt...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020