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Around one in three people in the UK have aphasia after a stroke. This can affect your ability to understand speech, speak, read, write or use numbers. Other communication difficulties may include dysarthria or apraxia.
What is the difference between aphasia and other communication problems?
Aphasia is a communication difficulty that affects language. It happens when parts of the brain that control language are damaged.
Other communication difficulties can be due to problems with moving or coordinating the muscles in your mouth and vocal cords, which can make it hard to speak.
Some people might have more than one communication problem after a stroke.
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What are dysarthria and apraxia of speech?
Alongside aphasia, stroke can cause two other main communication problems.
- Dysarthria: A difficulty in speaking because the muscles used for speech are weak.
- Apraxia of speech: This affects planning and coordinating movements in the muscles used for speech. This can make it difficult to speak clearly.
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Types of aphasia
Find out about the most common types of aphasia: Broca's aphasia, Wernicke's aphasia and Anomic aphasia.
Aphasia and dementia
Communication problems such as aphasia can be caused by dementia. Learn how to communicate with someone who has dementia.
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Better awareness of aphasia and the right communication tools can make all the difference to those with the condition.
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