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What causes aphasia?
Aphasia can be caused by:
- stroke
- injury to the brain
- infections and inflammations of the brain
- tumours in the brain
Stroke is one of the most common causes of aphasia.
A stroke interrupts the blood supply to the brain. The brain tissue becomes damaged.
The left side of your brain controls many things including:
- your right arm and right leg
- language and communication
If the left side of your brain is damaged, you may have problems moving your right side. You may also have language and communication problems (aphasia).
Getting more help
Connect - the communication disability network
- Has longterm therapy and support services for people living with aphasia
(020) 7367 0840
16-18 Marshalsea Road
London
SE1 1HL
Speakability
- Produces a useful booklet explaining aphasia: 'Drawing it all together'
(020) 7261 9572
1 Royal St
London SE1 7LL
The Stroke Association
- Produce information booklets on various topics
- Have information centres throughout the country
(0845) 30 33 100
Stroke House
Whitecross Street
London EC1Y 8JJ
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