Aphasia is a communication disability. Aphasia occurs from brain damage, most commonly a stroke. Aphasia can make it difficult to speak, understand, read, write, and use numbers. Aphasia can make it difficult to take part in daily activities.

The Aphasia Research Library connects people with aphasia with research. Researchers can upload a summary of research.

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To read the site you don't need an account. If you have research you want to share in an aphasia-friendly format you are warmly invited to signup via the 'For researchers' menu in the top right.

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Person with aphasia and a helper practising saying words with computer therapy

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