In this article, we will Discuss Aphasia.

What are the Types of Aphasia?

Aphasia results from left hemisphere brain damage and impairs language functioning (Garrett, 2003; Hillis & Caramazza, 2003). Various types of aphasia exist, including Wernicke’s and Broca’s Aphasia.

Wernicke’s Aphasia:

Wernicke’s Aphasia is linked to damage in the brain’s left temporal lobe. It leads to significant difficulties in understanding spoken words and sentences. Despite fluent speech, individuals with Wernicke’s aphasia produce sentences that lack meaning.

In Wernicke’s Aphasia, individuals create nonsense words and use improper substitutions in sentences. These sentences often have the correct structure but lack meaning, like saying “the pumpkin furthest from my thoughts.” Sometimes, they invent completely new words, called Neologisms. Treating this type of aphasia often involves promoting nonlanguage forms of communication.

Broca’s Aphasia:

Broca’s Aphasia results from damage to the brain’s premotor area, which controls speech production. People with Broca’s Aphasia experience speech difficulties, including pauses, word-finding problems, and tongue slips. They struggle with function words and may produce ungrammatical sentences. Additionally, they have trouble understanding sentences that rely on syntactic information. For example, they may find it challenging to comprehend sentences like “The dog that the woman is biting is grey” due to difficulties in using syntax correctly.

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