June is National Aphasia Awareness Month | American Stroke Association

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month | American Stroke Association

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month

National Aphasia Awareness Month aims to educate the public about aphasia, a disorder that causes problems with speaking, reading, writing, and/or understanding what others say.
Stroke is the most common cause of aphasia, which varies in severity. Many people with aphasia are unable to clearly communicate their needs or express discomfort. As a result, they feel isolated and powerless. Such feelings can lead to difficult behavior, mood swings, and depression.
People with aphasia may feel less isolated when caregivers:
read or talk to them at a normal pace and volume, even if they cannot respond or fully comprehend what is being said, listen to music or watch funny videos with them, use pictures to communicate, and pay special attention to facial expressions and body language.
Find more information on communicating with someone who has aphasia.