Ch 7 Adult Lang Impairments

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Alexia

An acquired reading disorder, found in some types of sensory aphasia. Difficulty recognizing written words
Anomia

The inability to find a particular word (word finding problem)
Aphasia

Impaired ability to produce and/or comprehend language due to localized brain damage.
Agnosia

sensory defect in people w severe global aphasia. Difficulty understanding auditory and/or visual
Agraphia

writing difficulty accompanying some aphasia (spelling mistakes & poorly formed letters)
Aneurysm

hemorrhagic stroke from the rupture of sac like bulging in weakened artery wall
Agrammatism

Expressive aphasia, "telegraphic speech". endings are often omitted from words
Anomic Aphasia

fluent aphasia "naming difficulty"
Arteriovenous malformation

poorly formed triangle of arteries and veins that result in a rare type of stroke where artery walls weaken and give way
A Cerebrovascular Accident

"A Stroke" Brain cell death caused by lack of oxygen to blood supply. (most common cause of aphasia)