Australian Aphasia Association Inc.

What is Aphasia? (ay-faze-yuh)

Aphasia is a language difficulty caused by damage to the brain.

People with aphasia/dysphasia have difficulty with:

Aphasia may affect:

• everyday communication



• relationships



• everyday living

Aphasia may also be called:

• dysphasia (dis-faze-yuh)



• anomia (difficulty finding words)

Remember:

• Aphasia affects every person differently. Some people have only mild difficulties, others have very severe communication problems.



• People with aphasia are competent and intelligent.



• People with aphasia still have thoughts, opinions and emotions.



• People with aphasia can still solve problems.



• People with aphasia can still hear and see.



• People with aphasia can still make decisions.



• People with aphasia often know what they want to say, but have difficulties getting their messages out.

More information:

• For more information about aphasia visit the Facts and Figures page and Links to Useful Information.



• To tell your friends and family about aphasia please print a copy of our Information Brochure.