Aphasia is a type of speech disability typically caused by an injury, namely stroke, in the brain. Aphasia impairs executive function concerning language.

Aphasia


RHS, or Right Hemisphere Syndrome, (also known as RBI or Right Brain Injury) is a single syndrome defined by a multitude of symptoms. Because the many ways RHS may manifest are so heterogenous, it is difficult to define. In general, RHS is caused by a traumatic brain injury primarily located in the right hemisphere of the brain and sometimes occurs alongside aphasia. 


RHS (Right Hemisphere Syndrome)/ RBI (Right Brain Injury)

Developmental or acquired impairments to an individual’s speech, language, or hearing. Some individuals may face impairments in more than one area.

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While not all disabilities can fit neatly into one category, these categories generally encapsulate the types of disabilities through the Impairment Dimension.

-	Cognitive / Intellectual 
-	Chronic Illnesses 
-	Developmental
-	Mental 
-	Physical / Sensory
-	Speech / Communication


Types of Disabilities

* Out-dated langage: Dumb, “One who talks bad"


* Respectful language: Person with a speech / communication disability

Appropriate Terms for Speech/Communication Disability

Stobierski, T. (2021). Types of communication disorders treated by SLPs. Northeastern University Graduate Programs. https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/types-of-communication-disorders/

Types of Communication Disorders Treated by SLPs

Abnormalities in the development of the nervous system that are influenced by both our genes and the environment. Developmental disorders commonly manifest as behavioral abnormalities.

Developmental Disorders

Physical and sensory disabilities are defined by physical or sensory impairments to a person's functioning.

Physical/Sensory disabilities

Speech/Communication Disabilities

Also called psychological disorders, these are disorders rooted in mental thought patterns that impair the person's functioning, with specific disorders having their own disgnostic criteria. 

Mental Disorders/Mental Illnesses

Chronic illnesses (also referred to as chronic disease or condition) is a condition that lasts for a year or more and requires frequent medical care. Chronic conditions can effect or limit the activities in one's daily life.

Chronic Illness

These include a variety of disabilities that affect cognitive/intellectual ability and functioning.

Cognitive/Intellectual disabilities

Invisible disability is an umbrella term for disabilities that cannot be seen by others and interfere with day-to-day functioning, but do not have a physical manifestation. This "unseen" characteristic is central to the challenges these individuals face in various environments. 

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