Aphasia Disorder in processing language Cannot understand nor verbalize appropriate speech

Apraxia Disorder in motor programming of speech They know what they want to say, but can’t say it

Broca’s Aphasia Also called Expressive Aphasia Also called Expressive Aphasia These patients know what they want to say, but can’t get it out These patients know what they want to say, but can’t get it out Quick, “automatic” speech (yes, no, profanity) Quick, “automatic” speech (yes, no, profanity) Able to read Able to read Unable to write due to right upper extremity weakness Unable to write due to right upper extremity weakness

Broca’s Aphasia S ee video link on the Unit III menu

Wernicke’s Aphasia Also called Receptive Aphasia Also called Receptive Aphasia Unable to understand words or text Unable to understand words or text Speak easily, but lacks content or meaning Speak easily, but lacks content or meaning Invents words, uses jargon Invents words, uses jargon Cannot name objects Cannot name objects Cannot comprehend where to write on a piece of paper Cannot comprehend where to write on a piece of paper

Wernicke’s Aphasia See video link on the Unit III menu

Dysarthria Disorder in the mechanics of speech related to lower cranial nerve, brain stem, or cerebellar dysfunction Disorder in the mechanics of speech related to lower cranial nerve, brain stem, or cerebellar dysfunction May also be a result of MS May also be a result of MS

Dysarthria See video link on the Unit III menu

Global Aphasia Both Expressive and Receptive aphasias Both Expressive and Receptive aphasias Indicates a large area of damage Indicates a large area of damage