This can change the person s facial expression and cause dribbling. It can be difficult to chew and swallow. Vision may be affected. A person with stroke may not be able to see on one side of space. They may have to look out of corner of their eye to understand a signer who is straight ahead.
Strokes can make communication very difficult.
After a stroke, a Deaf person may have problems with signing, lipreading, speech, reading and writing. This is called aphasia . All these problems can be helped with rehabilitation. Physiotherapists help with problems of movement. Occupational Therapists help with problems of daily living.