A stroke, sometimes referred to as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), leads to a loss of function as a result of disturbance in the flood supply in the brain. This can be due to ischemia (lack of blood flow) caused by blockage (thrombosis, embolism), or a haemorrhage. As a result, the affected area of the brain cannot function, which may lead to paralysis or difficulty moving one or more limbs on one side of the body, difficulties with understanding spoken or written language, difficulties in talking (speech, language or both), swallowing difficulties or difficulties with thinking skills.
Speech and language difficulties following stroke vary depending on the site of the damage, the size of the area damaged and vary from person to person. For example:
Speech and language difficulties following stroke vary depending on the site of the damage, the size of the area damaged and vary from person to person. For example: