Definition
This type of neurodiversity is found most common in stroke victims. The left side of the brain is damaged. It can be at the moment of brain trauma or slowly develop after the trauma. It is a spectrum. The trauma can be a stroke, traumatic injury, tumor growth, or inflammation due to infection or overactive immune systems.
It can affect speaking, understanding, reading, and writing.
A speech and langue therapist is best prepared to support the child.
It is very rare. Most materials are related to adults and not included here.
Websites, Blogs, and Journal Articles
Listen With Your Heart, Helping Kids Understand Stroke and Aphasia – this is geared for helping children understand a loved one’s aphasia.
Adult and Children’s Books
Listening for God (Warner) – this book celebrates being silent to listen carefully.
I Know She Still Loves Me (Morrison) – this lovely book explains to children a love one’s aphasia
What is Childhood Aphasia?
Childhood, or pediatric, aphasia happens with children just like it does with adults. Damage to areas of the left hemisphere of the brain from stroke, TBI, or other causes can lead to childhood aphasia.