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It occurs without warning. A stroke, tumor or brain injury can suddenly thrust a person into the unknown world of aphasia, damaging the ability to communicate.

Aphasia can have a devastating effect, isolating the sufferer from the very people who want to help.

Fortunately, there are numerous on-line resources for aphasia and dysphasia.

crowd.gif (20019 bytes) Those with aphasia are not alone.
Over 1 million people in the US have aphasia (dysphasia).  

United Kingdom Dysphasia help

  • Help for Dysphasia in the U.K. ADA is the only U.K. charity dedicated solely to supporting people with dysphasia (aphasia) and their care givers. Dysphasia is a disorder of communication which may occur after a stroke, head injury or neurological disease. It can affect understanding, speaking, reading or writing.