What Is Aphasia and What Are the Types?
Aphasia is a neurological condition that affects your ability to communicate and understand verbal and written language. It occurs when the region of the brain that controls language comprehension and depression is damaged. The most common cause of aphasia is stroke. In fact, studies show that 25-40% of stroke survivors may experience aphasia. Other causes of aphasia include head injury, inflammation, brain tumors, and infection. It is important to note that a diagnosis of aphasia does not mean you have a mental illness or intelligence impairment.
Aphasia can be divided into different types. Diagnosis is determined by the region of the brain affected and the severity of damage. Some of the most common types of aphasia are expressive aphasia (Broca’s aphasia), Wernicke’s aphasia (receptive aphasia), global aphasia, and anomic aphasia.