Language disorder resulting from damage to the brain from trauma to the brain such as stroke or head injury, resulting in the inability to express self in language. It involves the left side of the brain where language comes from. All treatment is to improve the person's ability to communicate. Factors that influence this are age and health of the person.
Motivation is also a factor involves a persons ability to communicate with others.
Facial expression is another way that allows a person in pain to let others know something is wrong. Grimacing, wrinkling of the forehead, tearing, and clenching teeth are also signs. Make sure you have the caregivers total attention when trying to communicate. Shaking head to yes-no questions when asked. Learning to use a computer to express what is happening.