What is aphasia? Bruce Willis' diagnosis, explained
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Aphasia is a language problem that masks a person's inherent competence. Someone with aphasia might have trouble communicating opinions, feelings, thoughts and emotions, leading to them speaking in short sentences that are difficult or impossible to understand. It is often caused by a stroke.
According to the Canada-based Aphasia Institute, aphasia is a language problem that masks a person’s inherent competence. Someone with aphasia might have trouble communicating opinions, feelings, thoughts and emotions, leading to them speaking in short sentences that are difficult or impossible to understand.
However, research shows that people with aphasia know what is going on.
“Even when the aphasia is severe, many are capable of participating in decisions that pertain to them if the appropriate support is provided,” the Aphasia institute says. “Similar to giving a wheelchair or walker to someone who can’t walk.”
These issues are related to brain damage in the left side of the brain, which controls language, Johns Hopkins explains.
