Living With Aphasia - Sing Aphasia
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Aphasia awareness
More than 350,000 people in the UK have aphasia, a communication disability which can affect their ability to understand, speak, read, write and use numbers.
Aphasia recovery
Aphasia is a long-term condition and many people will continue to need support for several years after its onset. However, with the right tools and support, even someone with severe aphasia can continue to communicate effectively.
Aphasia Voices
Tuesday 21 May 2019
Find out how to access a UK-wide consultation group for stroke survivors with aphasia, a communication disorder which is common after stroke.
Reading in aphasia
This research will produce an assessment of functional, everyday reading. The assessment will help therapists working with people with aphasia to identify why the person is finding it difficult to read and monitor the effects of treatment.
Types of aphasia
Find out more about the three most common types of aphasia.
Aphasia Awareness Month
Thursday 10 June 2021
June is Aphasia Awareness Month. More than 350,000 people in the UK have aphasia, but still too little is known about it. Help us raise awareness and support the Communication Access Symbol initiative.
What is aphasia?
Aphasia is a complex language and communication disorder resulting from damage to the language centres of the brain. Here you can find out more about the types of Aphasia as well as more information on recovery.
Aphasia and dementia
Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by disease or injury. This causes the structure of the brain to change, leading to the loss of some brain cells.
Oxford Aphasia Group
A relaxed gathering to share ideas, thoughts and hope over tea, coffee and biscuits. Carers and family are encouraged to come as well. A warm and friendly welcome awaits.