What Causes Aphasia?

Aphasia occurs when there is damage to the parts of the brain that are responsible for language. While it is most commonly brought on by stroke, there are several other conditions that can cause aphasia.

Common causes of aphasia:

  • Stroke
  • Brain Injury
  • Brain Tumor
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Infection
  • Dementia
  • Developmental Disabilities

Click on the tiles below to learn more about the most common causes of aphasia.

Stroke

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Brain Injury

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Brain Tumor

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Brain Surgery

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Brain Infection

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Dementia

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Developmental Disabilities

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