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For most people, these are parts of the left side (hemisphere) of the brain Aphasia is a language disorder that results from damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language.. In the case of a brain tumor Aphasia usually occurs suddenly, often as the result of a stroke or head injury, but it may also develop slowly.The disorder impairs both the expression and understanding of language as well as reading and writing. Such as dysarthria or apraxia of speech, which also result from brain damage Aphasia may co-occur with speech disorders.

Who has aphasia?
Anyone can acquire aphasia, but most people who have aphasia are in their middle to late years. Men and women are equally affected. Approximately 80,000 It is estimated that individuals acquire aphasia each year. About one million persons in the United States currently have aphasia.

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