Through an intense two-week program, students within the UWEC Speech and Language Clinic are helping community members find their words. As part of the Aphasia Project (ECAP), ...

Primary progressive aphasia is a rare type of aphasia that is caused by brain atrophy. It’s associated with dementia. While there’s no cure, treatment can help with its progression. Share on Pinterest ...

They perform 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' in second CU Boulder production, and speech therapist notes that doing this in front of an audience ‘just blows me away’ The other four children who ...

Nevada Aphasia Camp, hosted by the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, offers an inspiring weekend of growth and ...

Dr. Tom Sather, alongside UW-Eau Claire graduate students, are pioneering the university’s first intensive therapy project ...

DEAR DOCTORS: I suffered a stroke about a year ago and have completed outpatient rehab. I have been having a problem understanding speakers at an event. I hear the sounds but can’t understand all the ...

After a stroke or brain injury, many people have trouble talking. One type of communication disorder that's common after brain damage is expressive aphasia. With this condition, you generally ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Bruce Willis’ family ...

Anomic aphasia is a language disorder that involves difficulty finding or recalling the word a person wants to use. A person’s language comprehension, grammar, and fluency tend to remain intact.

Ever experience ‘word salad’ or jumbled speech during a migraine? Learn why transient aphasia happens, how long it lasts, and ...