The human brain is an infinitely complex organ. Though there is much research devoted to how and why our minds work the way they do, not all the mysteries surrounding the brain have been solved, and often the study of brain ailments such as cancer, strokes and learning disabilities bring only more questions. This article ...
A person’s speech and language is controlled by the left side or hemisphere of the brain, therefore the left side is considered to be the dominant side of the brain. The right side or hemisphere handles spatial processing and visual interpretations. A small percentage of left handed people however may have their speech functions located ...
Expressive aphasia presents a difficult communication issue–both for speaker and listener. Although speech recovery may never be fully complete, communication can certainly be improved. Singing familiar songs is one way to encourage more spoken words and boost disposition at the same time. For this to happen, introducing old songs–ones for which words are automatic–is the ...
There are many types of speech and language disorders, each caused by different reasons. Some speech disorders are caused by various parts of the nervous system, muscles, and other parts that are involved in speech. Language disorders are caused by other factors which we will discuss. One type of language disorder is known as aphasia. ...
Do you know someone who’s had a stroke and has problems forming words or complete sentences? This type of speech problem is known by the medical term of aphasia. Aphasia occurs when a portion of the brain associated with speech is damaged or destroyed. Damage to these areas can come not only from strokes, but ...
If he could produce a stream of words, he would. My husband, a 5-year stroke-survivor, has Broca’s aphasia. Aphasia is a language disorder that interrupts language. In my husband’s case, it’s an expressive language disruption. He can take language in, but getting language out is difficult. Learn how aphasia affects communication, and read how my ...