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Aphasia Affects 34% of Stroke Survivors. Yet it is Often Misunderstood What You Should Know About Aphasia

The National Aphasia Association (NAA), defines aphasia as an “acquired communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to process language, but does not affect intelligence. Aphasia impairs the ability to speak and understand others.” NAA shares that 2 million Americans are currently affected by aphasia and that this year, the yearly number of aphasia cases …

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Aphasia Affects 34% of Stroke Survivors. Yet it is Often Misunderstood What You Should Know About Aphasia

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is spearheading the National Aphasia Awareness Month campaign during the month of June to “recognize the numerous people who are living with or caring for people with aphasia.” The National Aphasia Association (NAA), defines aphasia as an “acquired communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to process language, but …

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