Association Internationale Aphasie
AIA is a non-profit organization. It consists of representatives of national aphasia associations or groups particularly in Europe, but also in the U.S., Canada, Argentina, Brazil, India, Japan or Australia.
What is aphasia?
Every human being uses language. Talking, finding the right words, understanding, reading, writing, and making
gestures are part of our everyday language use.
However, if as a result of brain damage one or several aspects of language use stop functioning properly, this is called aphasia.
Aphasia – A (=non) phasia (=speaking), therefore, means that someone can no longer say what he or she wants in the way he/she did before the incident. Aphasia is a language disorder. The person with aphasia (PWA) cannot use
language ‘normally’ anymore.
Upcoming Events
AIA Symposium at Science of Aphasia Conference - Bordeaux
AIA General Assembly - members only
International Aphasia Day
World Stroke Day
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Aphasia in many languages
This website informs people in all countries around the world about aphasia, the consequences of having aphasia, and possible ways to learn how to cope with this language handicap.
