“Aphasia impairs the ability to express and understand language,” says speech language pathologist, Jessica Ares. She continues, “Most people also experience difficulty reading and writing, but it doesn’t affect their intelligence.” Look for the following symptoms if you think you or a loved one could have aphasia: Difficulty finding the right words to speak or write
Inability to follow others’ conversations
Migraines or seizures
Speaking unrecognizable words
Substituting one word or sound for another
Writing or speaking words or sentences that don't make sense
Reach out to one of our exceptional health care providers if you recognize these signs.