Aphasia Facts
What part of communication does aphasia affect?
Language
This actor had aphasia and starred in Die Hard.
Bruce Willis
Every cloud has a silver ____.
Lining
Dog, Cat, Rabbit
Animals/Pets
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific Ocean
True or False: Aphasia affects intelligence.
False
This actress starred in The Golden Girls.
Betty White
Actions speak louder than ____.
Words
Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
Computer parts
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
Aphasia is often caused by a _______.
Stroke
Name your favorite famous singer.
The early bird catches the ____.
Worm
Metaphor, Simile, Personification
Figurative language
What is a fun fact about yourself?
Open-ended
Name one way people can communicate besides talking.
Writing, gesturing, drawing, texting, AAC, etc.
Name your favorite famous athlete.
Any athlete named!
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single ____.
Step
Calendar, Alarm Clock, Watch
Time-related items
Approximately how many people in the United States live with aphasia?
About 2 million
What month is Aphasia Awareness Month?
June
Name someone you admire and tell why.
Open-ended!
Better late than ____.
Never
Courage, Patience, Honesty
Personality/Character Traits
What is one thing a communication partner can do to support someone with aphasia?
Give extra time, reduce distractions, write keywords, verify understanding, etc.