What happens when the brain's language networks are disrupted?
In short: Language is a fundamental part of human life that we often take for granted. This video explores aphasia, a disorder that can strip away your ability to communicate effectively.
Susan Wortman-Jutt examines how aphasia impairs various aspects of communication. The disorder occurs when the delicate web of language networks in the brain is disrupted by factors such as stroke, illness, or trauma, leaving individuals at a loss for words.
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