For me, aphasia feels isolating. It’s hard to be in a social group where conversation moves rapidly while my brain is still processing slowly. Sometimes it feels like I’m editing a paper or an email. I read through it carefully, scan the words, then type out a response and send it back. Inside my mind,… Continue reading Aphasia: Not Confident
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I Have Aphasia. Now What?
The best way I can explain aphasia is through a metaphor: files. Think of the brain as a system of files. Normally, when you want to say something, you can find the right file, open it, and use the information inside. You hear something, your brain processes it, finds the correct file, and sends a… Continue reading I Have Aphasia. Now What?
Dave Keller 