10 Things to Know About Aphasia
10 Things to Know About Aphasia
If a stroke has left you with lingering language problems, called aphasia, you might recover some limited abilities on your own. However, you'll probably need speech-language therapy for the best possible improvement. Fortunately, experts know more today than ever before about treating aphasia effectively. Here are 10 essential facts about the most up-to-date treatment strategies.
Medically Reviewed By: Fried-Oken, Melanie, PhD, CCC/Sp
Last Annual Review Date: Oct. 25, 2011
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