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Aphasia Lab
WHAT IS APHASIA?
Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that is typically caused by stroke and impairs a person's ability to understand, speak, read, and write. To learn more see the NIDCD Aphasia Fact Sheet.
Visit aphasia.org to learn more about aphasia, support groups, communicating with people with aphasia, and several other helpful topics.
UNDERSTANDING STROKE
Visit the following websites to obtain helpful information regarding stroke warning signs, stroke facts, life after a stroke, and the latest research findings.
American Stroke Association
HEALTHY AGING
Healthy aging is a lifelong process. It involves keeping the mind active and maintaining physical fitness, family and social relationships, and good self-esteem. Further information on healthy aging can be found on the following websites:
American Federation for Aging Research
STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS
The following links may be helpful for professionals and students in the field of Speech & Hearing Science:
American Speech Language Hearing Association
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Portland State NSSLHA Chapter