Aphasia is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the portions of the brain that are responsible for language. There are many types and presentations of Aphasia, which can include difficulty expressing oneself when speaking, trouble understanding, and difficulty with reading and writing. These can occur together or in isolation. Speech can sound jumbled or muddled and a person can have difficulty joining in with a conversation. The type and severity of language dysfunction depends on the location and extent of the damaged brain tissue.
Common causes of Aphasia
⦁    Stroke
⦁    Brain Injury and Neuro Surgery
⦁    Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinson’s plus (PD+)
⦁    Certain types of Dementia
⦁    Seizure Disorders
What to expect….
You will receive a thorough assessment which will encompass your medical history and will identify the likely cause of your Aphasia. There are many neurological factors that can result in a clinical diagnosis of Aphasia. We specialise in neurolingustic diagnostics and intervention and works alongside neurologists, neuropsychologists and neuro-imaging centres. The treatment you receive will be a combination of your needs and goals, coupled with the most update clinical practice. At Adult Speech and Swallow Clinic, there is a strict policy of ‘no one treatment fixes all’. The Adult Speech and Swallow Clinic prides its self on providing bespoke, evidenced base clinical care. The emphasis is always on the client and mutual understanding.