Aphasia is the loss of the ability to understand or express speech that occurs after some types of brain injuries. This usually results from damage to the portions of the brain that are responsible for language. For many people, they locate on the left side of the brain.

Aphasia usually occurs suddenly, often following a stroke or brain injury, but it may also develop slowly as the result of a brain tumor or a progressive neurological disease. It affects the expression and understanding of language, as well as reading and writing.

There are different types of aphasia, and each has its own recovery process. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE