More than 120,000 Australians are affected by aphasia, which is a language disorder that can impact a person’s ability to communicate. It’s a disorder which can occur suddenly after a stroke, which is what happened to Paul, who is a patient at the RMH. Find out more about Paul’s story below, and how he is continuing to improve his speech with the help of our speech therapists. | The Royal Melbourne Hospital

122 reactions · 15 shares | 易 Ever heard of aphasia? Speech-language pathologist Gabriela Fernandez from Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute breaks it down: what it is, how it affects communication and the powerful role rehab plays in recovery. #AphasiaAwarenessMonth #SpeechPathologist #Stroke #StrokeRecovery | Orlando Health | Facebook