communication Flashcards
what are the 2 types of fluent aphasia?
wernickes, conduction
brain origin of conduction aphasia
supramarginal gyrus and arcuate fasciculus
what are characteristics of conduction aphasia
interrupted speech due to difficulty finding words, impaired writing, excessive repetition, and intact fluency with good comprehension
Speech interruption caused by difficulty finding words is characteristic of which type of aphasia?
conduction
what is inability to read or comprehend written language
alexia, secondary to a lesion within the dominant lobe of the brain.
what is loss of ability to write?
agraphia
what is synonymous with receptive aphasia?
Wernicke’s aphasia
affects the ability to comprehend written or spoken words
brain lesion location for Wernicke’s aphasia
posterior region of the superior temporal gyrus.
what is synonymous with expressive aphasia
Broca’s aphasia
affects the patient’s ability to use language to express thoughts.
brain lesion location for broca’s aphasia
left cerebral hemisphere, frontal lobe that serves as the motor area for speech
what speech disorders is characterized by changes in vocal quality such as harshness, hoarseness or breathiness?
dysphonia
causes of dysphonia
muscle weakness, spasticity, tremor or ataxia - changes vocal quality.
what is inability to articulate words
dysarthria
causes of dysarthria?
impaired movement of the muscles used for speech production, including the lips, tongue, vocal folds, and/or diaphragm
what type of aphasia occurs when all language functions- unable to articulate and comprehend speech- are affected?
Global aphasia
