Aphasia Flashcards
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Aphasia
acquired language disorder caused by brain damage that affects a person’s ability to speak, understand, read, and/or write.
what are of the brain is typically damaged in brocas aphasia?
brocas area in frontal lobe
characteristics of brocas aphasia
non fluent
short/telegraphic sentences
poor grammar
effortful speech
misarticulations
What motor symptoms may accompany Broca’s Aphasia?
Paralysis or paresis of the contralateral side
What area of the brain is affected in Wernicke’s Aphasia?
Wernicke’s area (temporal lobe)
Key characteristics of Wernicke’s Aphasia?
Fluent speech
poor content
paraphasias
good grammar
articulation
Is there motor impairment in Wernicke’s Aphasia?
No motor impairment, but there may be visual defects
What is Global Aphasia?
severe impairment in all language areas due to widespread brain damage (Broca’s + Wernicke’s), but good nonverbal communication
What is the key lesion site in Conduction Aphasia?
Arcuate fasciculus
Main characteristic of Conduction Aphasia?
Poor repetition
What is the primary issue in Anomic Aphasia?
Word-finding difficulties (anomia)
What are some common characteristics of most aphasias?
Slower responses
performance worsens with trials
difficulty changing tasks
word retrieval problems
fatigue
DOs when treating a patient with aphasia
Treat them as adults
speak slowly
make eye contact
use gestures
give time to respond
be prepared for emotional swings
acknowledge frustration
DONTS when treating a patient with aphasia
Don’t talk too fast
don’t treat them like children
don’t ignore them
don’t speak with your face turned away
don’t assume they understand everything
