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By Mayo Clinic staffAphasia is a disorder that robs you of the ability to communicate. It typically occurs suddenly, after a stroke or a head injury. But it can also come on gradually, from a slowly growing brain tumor.
Aphasia can affect your ability to express and understand language, both verbal and written. The amount of disability depends on the location and the severity of the brain damage that is the cause. According to the National Aphasia Association, the disorder affects about one in every 250 people, most commonly older individuals.
The primary treatment for aphasia is speech therapy that focuses on relearning and practicing language skills and using alternative or supplementary communication methods. Family members often participate in the therapy process and function as communication partners of the person with aphasia.
