A stroke can cause changes in communication. Verbal apraxia is a less familiar condition that interferes with the signals from the brain to cause a disruption in the intended speech sounds. It can get better with speech therapy and devoted practice. Learn more about apraxia of speech and the types of speech therapy that can help in recovery.
There are several ways that a stroke can negatively affect communication. Learn the differences and symptoms of dysarthria, aphasia, and verbal apraxia and how speech therapy can rehabilitate communication after a stroke.