Strokes and brain injuries often affect one’s speaking, listening, reading, and/or writing ability. This is called “aphasia”.

Common symptoms include:

• Word-finding difficulty

• Using one word or short phrases rather than a sentence

• Saying the wrong word

• Making up words or using jargon

• Difficulty following conversation/answering questions

• Needing more time to respond

• Difficulty answering yes/no questions

• Trouble reading/writing