Page 5 - APHASIA

Ÿ Psychologist: Individuals with Aphasia might
have associated issues like depression. This can
have a negative impact on the recovery and
response to rehabilitation. The psychologist
assesses the mental and intellectual abilities of
these individuals and provide appropriate
counselling and treatment.

Tips for family members

Family involvement is often a crucial component of
Aphasia treatment.
Family members are encouraged to:

Ÿ Use simple language
Ÿ Repeat the content words or write down key
words to clarify meaning as needed

Ÿ Maintain a natural conversation appropriate for
an adult

Ÿ Minimize distractions, such as loud radio or TV
whenever possible
Ÿ Include the person with aphasia in family
conversations
Ÿ Encourage any type of communication, whether
it is speech, gesture, pointing or drawing. Also
encourage any attempt to communicate.

Dos and DON'Ts

The damage to the brain can result from stroke,
accidents, ts/seizures, and tumour. It may also result
from Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Prevention of these causes is essential by practising a
healthy lifestyle.