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What is aphasia? personalized script
Hi, my name is
I have aphasia. Aphasia is a language disorder that affects my ability to (choose all that apply)
A
speak
B
find the words I want to say
C
understand what others are saying
D
write
E
read
F
use numbers
I have aphasia as a result of
A
stroke
B
brain injury
C
Primary progressive aphasia (PPA)
D
tumor
I am good at
It is challenging for me to
It helps me when people
A
are patient
B
speak slowly
C
use short sentences
D
ask yes-or-no questions
E
use drawing/writing/gestures
F
give me time to respond
G
do not finish my sentences
What I'd like you to know about aphasia:
A
Aphasia does not affect intelligence.
B
More than 2 million people in the US have aphasia but many people still do not know what aphasia is.
C
Communication is more than words.
D
Aphasia affects everyone differently.
E
We each have our own recovery journey.
F
Communication takes me longer, but I can still participate.
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