The RVA Aphasia Group in Richmond VA wanted to help people better understand and communicate with stroke survivors with aphasia. Aphasia is a disorder of communication that impairs a person's ability to use and comprehend language. To help family, loved ones, strangers and healthcare professionals better communicate with aphasia patients they produced an 18 minute video … [Read more...]
Aphasia: The disorder that makes you lose your words – Susan Wortman-Jutt
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/aphasia-the-disorder-that-makes-you-lose-your-words-susan-wortman-jutt Language is an essential part of our lives that we often take for granted. But, if the delicate web of language networks in your brain became disrupted by stroke, illness, or trauma, you could find yourself truly at a loss for words. Susan Wortman-Jutt details a … [Read more...]
What is Aphasia & Primary Progressive Aphasia?
Howard Kirshner, M.D. describes and defines Primary Progressive Aphasia. aphasia,primary progressive aphasia,PPA,FTD,Frontotemporal Degeneration … [Read more...]