Understanding Aphasia in Adults

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Updated 25 May 2023
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Aphasia is a language disorder and communication disability caused by damage in specific areas of the brain that control language expression and comprehension. In this lecture, senior clinician and speech pathologist Laura Thompson provides an overview of aphasia and how it might affect an individual, before exploring practical tips for how you can support someone with this condition.

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Last updated25 May 2023

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