(Language & Communication Difficulties)
What it is
A language disorder caused by damage to the language areas of the brain, most often after a stroke or brain injury. It can affect speaking, understanding, reading and writing, while a person’s thinking and intelligence are usually not affected.
Clinical Characteristics
- Difficulty finding the right word, or using the wrong word
- Short or incomplete sentences, or fluent speech that is hard to follow
- Difficulty understanding what others say, especially in longer conversations
- Difficulty reading and writing
What therapy can do
- Language Therapy: Structured exercises to support word-finding, sentence building and understanding, practised in everyday situations.
- Communication Strategies: Practical ways for patients and families to communicate, such as gestures, writing, pictures and simple cues.
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