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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Aphasia is a condition that results from damage to areas of the brain responsible for language, which for most people is located in the left hemisphere of the brain. It usually follows brain injuries such as: stroke, traumatic brain injury, a tumour or progressive neurological disease<ref>National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Aphasia. Available from: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/aphasia (accessed 28 July, 2021)</ref>. | Aphasia is a condition that results from damage to areas of the brain responsible for language, which for most people is located in the left hemisphere of the brain. It usually follows brain injuries such as: stroke, traumatic brain injury, a tumour or progressive neurological disease<ref name=":0">National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Aphasia. Available from: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/aphasia (accessed 28 July, 2021)</ref>. | ||
== | == Causes of Aphasia == | ||
Aphasia can occur from a number of brain injuries such as: | |||
== | * Stroke | ||
* Severe blows to the head | |||
* Tumours | |||
* Gunshot wounds | |||
* Brain infections | |||
* Progressive neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease<ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Types of Aphasia == | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Aphasia is a condition that results from damage to areas of the brain responsible for language, which for most people is located in the left hemisphere of the brain. It usually follows brain injuries such as: stroke, traumatic brain injury, a tumour or progressive neurological disease[1].
Causes of Aphasia[edit | edit source]
Aphasia can occur from a number of brain injuries such as:
- Stroke
- Severe blows to the head
- Tumours
- Gunshot wounds
- Brain infections
- Progressive neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease[1]
Types of Aphasia[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Aphasia. Available from: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/aphasia (accessed 28 July, 2021)
