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What is Aphasia (Aphasia-Friendly) – Aphasia Institute

What is Aphasia (Aphasia-Friendly)

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.

"Volunteering at the Aphasia Institute gives me the privilege of seeing people with aphasia take back their lives after stroke. I know I'm making a difference by volunteering at AI every week."
- Ushi Tanna, 20-year Veteran Volunteer
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