Brain Injuries

noun loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage

• Aphasia is a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.
• My grandmother had aphasia after her stroke and had trouble finding the right words to say.
• I heard that dude has aphasia and can't even speak properly.
• His aphasia felt like a barrier between him and the rest of the world.

noun affecting muscle coordination and body movement

• Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects muscle movement and coordination.
• My cousin has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair to get around.
• Some people mistakenly think cerebral palsy is contagious, which is just plain ignorant.
• Dealing with bureaucracy can feel like trying to navigate a maze with cerebral palsy.

noun a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate

• Dysphasia is a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.
• My grandmother has dysphasia, so we use simple words and gestures to help her understand us.
• I heard that guy at the party has dysphasia, so be patient when talking to him.
• Dealing with dysphasia can sometimes feel like trying to speak a foreign language without knowing any words.