Childhood Aphasia

Childhood Aphasia is defined as a language disturbance that occurs in a child who has previously developed language skills normally but experiences a disruption in language skills.

What Is Childhood Aphasia?

Childhood Aphasia is defined as a language disturbance that occurs in a child who has previously developed language skills normally but experiences a disruption in language skills due to brain injury or damage. This condition is similar to acquired aphasia in adults and can be caused by various factors such as infarction, tumor, abscess, infection, or trauma. Children with Childhood Aphasia often exhibit both comprehension or recessive and expressive languages.

 

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