Aphasia
Language Problem
Aphasia hides competence
Stroke, injury or other illness affecting
the left side of the brain
Left Side of the Brain
The left side of the brain controls
communication.
Left brain injury causes
communication problems.
Communication problems = “Aphasia”
All People With Aphasia:
Aphasia can affect relationships
Communication may be difficult with
Aphasia can affect activities
To learn more about aphasia, and to use these images for conversation with a partner with aphasia, access our What is Aphasia? booklet.
If you are a Health Care Provider in Ontario, you can order these booklets for free.
