Aphasia-a disorder that no one has heard of

My name is Tom Broussard, three-time stroke survivor called “Johnny Appleseed of Aphasia Awareness.”

Aphasia affects about two million people and is more common than Parkinson’s Disease, cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy yet most people have never heard of it.

I studied 20 hospitals in Florida and found that only four websites provide any information about aphasia in their website. Go to your local hospital and tell them that we need to hear more about aphasia, their website can help!

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Learn about aphasia

What is
aphasia?

Get a clear explanation of aphasia, what it affects, and why it can look different from person to person.

What causes
aphasia?

Explore the most common causes of aphasia and how brain changes can lead to communication challenges.

What are symptoms
of aphasia?

Find out what communication challenges people with aphasia face based on what type of aphasia they have.

What are the
types of aphasia?

Learn how aphasia is commonly grouped, what those patterns mean, and why no two experiences are exactly the same.

Diagnosis, recovery,
and prevention

Learn how aphasia is diagnosed, recovery outlook, and prevention tips.

Related
conditions

See which conditions may co-exist with aphasia and how they might affect you.

How is
aphasia treated?

Get more info on how professionals treat aphasia and how different treatments work.

Resources

Articles

Explore expert insights, practical guidance, and real-world perspectives on living with and understanding aphasia.

Webinars

Informative aphasia-focused webinars that support education, shared understanding, and informed decision-making.

Aphasia stories

Personal stories, short films, and perspectives that show how people live, adapt, and communicate with aphasia.

Community

Join In Aphasia is a free online community that brings people together to connect and support one another on their aphasia journey.