How long does it take for a stroke patient to regain speech?
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How long does it take for a stroke patient to regain speech?
Most individuals see a significant improvement in speech within the first six months of suffering a stroke. During this time, the brain is healing and repairing itself, so recovery is much quicker. But for others, the recovery process can be slow and their aphasia may endure for several more months and even years.
How do you get a stroke patient to talk again?
When communicating with a stroke survivor who has communication problems (aphasia), it is helpful to:
- Be patient.
- Eliminate distractions.
- Keep the questions simple, so that the survivor may reply using yes or no.
- Keep commands and directions simple.
- Speak in a normal voice at normal loudness.
How long is speech affected after a stroke?
Over 33\% of stroke patients have some form of speech problem immediately after stroke. Many recover within a few months, but 60\% continue to have speech problems over 6 months post-stroke.
Is speech loss after stroke permanent?
Speech problems following stroke sometimes recover within hours or days, however, some communication problems are more permanent. Some people had help from a Speech and Language Therapist to aid their recovery (see ‘Stroke recovery: Communication disorders’).
How long does aphasia last after a stroke?
Some patients may recover from aphasia after stroke within a matter of hours or days following onset. Researchers believe the duration of spontaneous recovery can be extended up to six months after the onset of symptoms and various forms of speech and language therapies.
Can a stroke just affect your speech?
Communication problems are very common after a stroke. Around one-third of stroke survivors have problems with speaking, reading, writing and understanding what other people say to them.
Can someone with aphasia learn to speak again?
People with aphasia are the same as they were before their strokes, trying to express themselves in spite of disability. Although aphasia has no cure, individuals can improve over time, especially through speech therapy.