CSDS 285 Chapter 3 part 2

Aphasia

A language disorder resulting from damage to brain areas responsible for processing language, often caused by a stroke or brain injury.

Key Functions Affected by Aphasia

Speaking, understanding, reading, and writing.

Broca’s Aphasia

A type of aphasia characterized by difficulty in speech production, with non-fluent, slow speech and short phrases.

Characteristics of Broca’s Aphasia

Patients can understand language fairly well but are frustrated by their communication challenges.

Brain Area Affected in Broca's Aphasia

Located in the left frontal lobe, known as Broca's area.

Wernicke’s Aphasia

A type of aphasia where speech is fluent but nonsensical, often with invented words and a lack of understanding of language.

Characteristics of Wernicke’s Aphasia

Patients struggle with understanding spoken and written language and are often unaware of their communication issues.

Brain Area Affected in Wernicke's Aphasia

Located in the left temporal lobe, known as Wernicke's area.

Impact of Stroke on Aphasia Recovery

Recovery can vary based on severity and location of brain injury, with factors like early treatment affecting recovery.

FAST Acronym for Stroke Recognition

Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to call emergency services.

Broca’s Area

Critical for speech production; damage leads to difficulty in formulating sentences.

Wernicke’s Area

Necessary for understanding language; damage results in fluent but nonsensical speech.

Language Comprehension

The ability to understand language and process information received from others.

Language Production

The ability to generate spoken or written language as a response.

Attention in Information Processing

Awareness of stimuli and active engagement with information, involving focus and reaction.

Discrimination in Information Processing

The ability to identify and distinguish between different stimuli, crucial for comprehension.

Theory of Mind

Understanding that other people have thoughts, beliefs, and feelings distinct from one's own.

Importance of Theory of Mind

Enhances empathy and the ability to navigate social situations effectively.

Recovery Factors in Aphasia

Includes early treatment, overall health, support systems, and size of the affected brain area.

Memory in Language Processing

The ability to store and recall information, essential in processing and learning new information.

Associative Organization

An organization strategy that links concepts based on their relationships, enhancing recall.