1. Aphasia Disorder in processing language Cannot understand nor verbalize appropriate speech

2. Apraxia Disorder in motor programming of speech They know what they want to say, but can’t say it

3. Broca’s Aphasia Also called Expressive Aphasia Also called Expressive Aphasia These patients know what they want to say, but can’t get it out These patients know what they want to say, but can’t get it out Quick, “automatic” speech (yes, no, profanity) Quick, “automatic” speech (yes, no, profanity) Able to read Able to read Unable to write due to right upper extremity weakness Unable to write due to right upper extremity weakness

4. Broca’s Aphasia S ee video link on the Unit III menu

5. Wernicke’s Aphasia Also called Receptive Aphasia Also called Receptive Aphasia Unable to understand words or text Unable to understand words or text Speak easily, but lacks content or meaning Speak easily, but lacks content or meaning Invents words, uses jargon Invents words, uses jargon Cannot name objects Cannot name objects Cannot comprehend where to write on a piece of paper Cannot comprehend where to write on a piece of paper

6. Wernicke’s Aphasia See video link on the Unit III menu

7. Dysarthria Disorder in the mechanics of speech related to lower cranial nerve, brain stem, or cerebellar dysfunction Disorder in the mechanics of speech related to lower cranial nerve, brain stem, or cerebellar dysfunction May also be a result of MS May also be a result of MS

8. Dysarthria See video link on the Unit III menu

9. Global Aphasia Both Expressive and Receptive aphasias Both Expressive and Receptive aphasias Indicates a large area of damage Indicates a large area of damage