Speech comprehension difficulties

Question 1

What is meant by speech comprehension difficulties?

Answer 1

Difficulties in understanding spoken language.

This is common in aphasia.

Question 2

In aphasia speech comprehension is affected to some degree…

Answer 2

Even for PwA who’s understanding of everyday speech seems adequate- higher level language and ambiguous words are a problem.

Question 3

What is the problem with comprehension?

Answer 3

Often overlooked and overestimated by family, as well as PwA.

Just want to focus on output.

Question 4

What type of aphasias have the most severe comprehension difficulties?

Answer 4

Global Aphasia

Wernickes Aphasia

Question 5

Those with poor comprehension will be less aware of what?

Answer 5

Less aware of their difficulties.

Question 6

Those with a sever deficit in speech comprehension tend to have difficulty with what?

Answer 6

All aspects of language.

Question 7

What indicates poor prognosis?

Answer 7

Severe auditory comprehension deficit that doesn’t improve.

Question 8

Depending on severity, what can speech comprehension difficulty affect?

Answer 8

Keeping track and taking part in conversation.
Following instructions
Answer questions
Follow tv/radio programmes
Keep in touch with what’s happening in a busy household.