Singaporean Author and Stroke Survivor Terence Ang won a 2025 NYC Big Book Award and 2026 Independent Press Award; A ...

Aphasia occurs when a brain disorder affects a person’s language abilities, such as speaking, reading, and writing. The type of aphasia a person has depends on where damage occurs in the brain.

Since actor Bruce Willis’s family announced his aphasia diagnosis last week, people across the country have been learning more about the condition. Aphasia refers to a condition that affects the areas ...

Imagine you’re a physician and you are called in to evaluate a patient who has had a sudden change in his neurological status, likely a stroke. You find him alert, mobile, and talking. But when you ...

Aphasia affects the speech, language processing and reading skills of about 2 million people in the United States, according to the American Stroke Association. The communication disorder occurs most ...

The Bassett Healthcare Network Speech Department announced it will launch a monthly community support group for anyone navigating the challenges aphasia—whether they be living with aphasia themselves ...

What makes a great practice facility? An assortment of target greens, launch monitor technology and stunning views all earn points, but perhaps the best criterion is that a great practice facility ...

Stroke is a leading cause of aphasia. Global studies have shown that there is a lack of awareness and understanding of aphasia among the public. This can impact the public’s attitudes and practices ...

Difficulty finding words or the habit of substituting them with others that are similar semantically – such as knife and cutter – or phonologically – such as knife and wife – are usually the first ...

Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to the brain's language centers. It affects communication skills, including speech, comprehension, reading, and writing. Symptoms vary widely, from ...

Imagine seeing a furry, four-legged animal that meows. Mentally, you know what it is, but the word "cat" is stuck on the tip of your tongue. This phenomenon, known as Broca's aphasia or expressive ...