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Aphasia Awareness

Overview

How much do you know about aphasia, the language disorder that affects the lives of more than 370,000 stroke survivors in the UK? Aphasia can have a huge impact on a person’s life by impairing both their ability to express language and understand it. This course will give you the foundational knowledge to better understand and support people with aphasia.

Learning Objectives

  • Define aphasia and dysphasia, and the difference between them
  • Identify the key features, symptoms, subtypes, and causes of aphasia
  • Describe the key steps involved in diagnosing aphasia and explain how aphasia can affect a person’s prognosis and everyday life
  • Demonstrate effective communication strategies when interacting with someone who has aphasia
  • Outline practical tips that may help reduce the risk of developing aphasia

Audience

People who care for those with aphasia