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Different types of aphasia

Aphasia can affect:

Different people have different types of aphasia. Some people have severe aphasia. For others it is not so bad.

You may recognise your own difficulties in the pages that follow.

Click on a link below to read more about each area.

Getting more help

Speech and language therapist

  • Can tell you about your type of aphasia

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

>>www.ukconnect.org

Speakability

  • Produce useful booklets explaining aphasia, how language breaks down and how therapies work

(020) 7261 9572
1 Royal St
London SE1 7LL

>> www.speakability.org.uk

The Stroke Association

  • Produce information booklets on various topics

(0845) 30 33 100
Stroke House
Whitecross Street
London EC1Y 8JJ

>> www.stroke.org.uk

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