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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 in 2019, 2 million Americans were affected by aphasia and that by 2020, the yearly number of aphasia …

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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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