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What is aphasia?
What is aphasia?
- Selective impairment of language processing caused by brain damage, resulting in a multimodal communication disability (correct)
- It cannot occur under any circumstances.
- Only in severe cases of brain injury.
- It is unrelated to neurodevelopmental disorders.
What fraction of those who have a stroke will get aphasia?
What fraction of those who have a stroke will get aphasia?
- One-third (correct)
- One-fourth
- One-half
- Two-thirds
How many strokes occur in Australia each year?
How many strokes occur in Australia each year?
- ~50,000 (correct)
- 100,000
- 25,000
- 75,000
What brain areas does stroke impact to cause aphasia?
What brain areas does stroke impact to cause aphasia?
Other than stroke, what can cause aphasia? (Select all that apply)
Other than stroke, what can cause aphasia? (Select all that apply)
In the language areas of the brain, the dorsal pathway is typically associated with:
In the language areas of the brain, the dorsal pathway is typically associated with:
In the brain, the ventral language processing pathway is associated with:
In the brain, the ventral language processing pathway is associated with:
Which general area of the brain is language typically associated with?
Which general area of the brain is language typically associated with?
Which of the following statements is untrue about language processing in the brain?
Which of the following statements is untrue about language processing in the brain?
Impaired speech ability due to disruption to the motor and sensory networks is called:
Impaired speech ability due to disruption to the motor and sensory networks is called:
Which 2 conditions often co-occur and together are more prevalent than aphasia?
Which 2 conditions often co-occur and together are more prevalent than aphasia?
How many people will have one of aphasia, dysarthria, or dysphagia?
How many people will have one of aphasia, dysarthria, or dysphagia?
What is the second stage of recovery from aphasia associated with?
What is the second stage of recovery from aphasia associated with?
Which condition involves impaired comprehension but fine verbal fluency?
Which condition involves impaired comprehension but fine verbal fluency?
Which condition involves poor verbal fluency but fine comprehension and understanding?
Which condition involves poor verbal fluency but fine comprehension and understanding?
What is a similarity between Broca's and Wernicke's aphasia that distinguishes them from transcortical aphasias?
What is a similarity between Broca's and Wernicke's aphasia that distinguishes them from transcortical aphasias?
How are types of aphasia differentiated?
How are types of aphasia differentiated?
What type of assessment dominates in the acute stages of treating a patient with aphasia?
What type of assessment dominates in the acute stages of treating a patient with aphasia?
Which types of aphasia are considered non-fluent?
Which types of aphasia are considered non-fluent?
Which types of aphasia have impaired comprehension?
Which types of aphasia have impaired comprehension?
Which types of aphasia have impaired repetition?
Which types of aphasia have impaired repetition?
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Aphasia
Aphasia
Selective language processing impairment due to brain damage, causing communication difficulties.
Stroke Aphasia Ratio
Stroke Aphasia Ratio
One-third of stroke victims experience aphasia.
Australian Stroke Rate
Australian Stroke Rate
Approximately 50,000 strokes occur annually in Australia.
Aphasia Brain Areas
Aphasia Brain Areas
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Aphasia Causes (besides stroke)
Aphasia Causes (besides stroke)
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Dorsal Language Pathway
Dorsal Language Pathway
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Ventral Language Pathway
Ventral Language Pathway
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Language Brain Area
Language Brain Area
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Language Processing - Discrete Areas
Language Processing - Discrete Areas
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Dysarthria
Dysarthria
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Dysphagia and Dysarthria
Dysphagia and Dysarthria
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Aphasia, Dysarthria, or Dysphagia prevalence
Aphasia, Dysarthria, or Dysphagia prevalence
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Aphasia Recovery Stage 2
Aphasia Recovery Stage 2
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Wernicke's Aphasia
Wernicke's Aphasia
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Broca's Aphasia
Broca's Aphasia
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Broca's & Wernicke's Similarities
Broca's & Wernicke's Similarities
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Aphasia Type Differentiation
Aphasia Type Differentiation
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Acute Aphasia Assessment
Acute Aphasia Assessment
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Transcortical Aphasia
Transcortical Aphasia
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