A stroke can cause changes in communication. Verbal apraxia is a less familiar condition that interferes with the signals from the brain to cause a disruption in the intended speech sounds. It can get better with speech therapy and devoted practice. Learn more about apraxia of speech and the types of speech therapy that can help in recovery.
A stroke can impact one's ability to communicate effectively. Add the other stressful life changes that a stroke can cause and it can create a strain on stroke recovery, relationships and wellbeing. This is a speech pathologist's guide in how to have important conversations with your loved ones when aphasia is an obstacle.