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How does aphasia begin?
onset of aphasia is usually abrupt, and occurs in individuals who have had no previous speech or language problems. Aphasia is at its most severe immediately after the event that causes it.
How is expressive aphasia characterized?
The medical condition expressive aphasia is characterized by an inability to produce language in verbal or written forms. The most common cause of expressive aphasia is a stroke.
Do people with aphasia use sign language?
Some people with expressive aphasia, use sign language successfully. Others with aphasia lack the cognitive capacity to make use of sign language. That said, strictly speaking, aphasia is a communications disorder. Most patients have not lost cognitive ability, unless the aphasia was attended by another brain injury that resulted in it.
What is multilingual aphasia?
Multilingual aphasia is a type of aphasia where someone often misspeaks by saying something in her/his native language that is semantically similar to what the person intended to say. People with this type of aphasia do not necessarily misspeak as often in languages that are foreign to them as they do in their native language. This type of aphasia is probably caused by learning and/or acquiring too many foreign languages. Multilingual aphasia is contrasted with mathematician's aphasia, wherein a person says the exact opposite of what she/he intended to say. Mathematician's aphasia is probably caused by being good at math and/or studying math. Neither of these types of aphasia are caused by physiological damage to the language-processing hemisphere of the brain, in contrast to the two main types of aphasia and to most miscellaneous types.
What is an example sentence for jargon?
(Jargon is not gibberish or nonsense - it refers to words used in a group or occupation)The science student found it hard to understand the jargon of the astronomers.He had little patience for the jargon of diplomats and their endlessly qualified statements.Like most scientists, he wrote in a technical jargon that had to be translated to the managers.His speech included some very technical jargon that most of the attendees did not understand.
Which of the following parts of the brain would a lesion most likely result in aphasia?
Wernicke's Area
What is the prognosis for aphasia?
Persons with aphasia can improve and eventually function in more typical public settings, and possibly return to school or work.
What part of the brain would a lesion most likely result in aphasia?
Broca's or Wernicke's area. --Allison
What is the verb in this sentence Most people in BC have heard about Chinook Jargon?
heard
What is it called when you lose your ability to speak?
When someone loses their ability to speak, it is referred to as aphasia. This condition can result from brain injuries, strokes, or other neurological disorders and may affect the ability to communicate through speech. Treatment and therapy can help improve communication skills for individuals with aphasia.
What languages are most often used in medicine jargon?
Mostly Latin and some Greek
What is the most attractive feature?
Caucasion feature
