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A stroke can affect parts of the brain that lead to problems in communication.
Communication after stroke

• After stroke a person may have problems:
• Talking or speaking clearly
• Understanding others talking
• Reading
• Writing
• Understanding and using body language and gestures
• Thinking clearly
• Concentrating or remembering
• Socialising

These problems can cause frustration, isolation and depression.
Recovery
Recovery after a stroke is often slow. Knowing how much recovery will occur is difficult. Most recovery occurs in the first six months but can continue for years.
If communicating is hard:

• Get speech therapy early
• Get as much speech therapy as you can
• Practise as much as possible
• How a speech pathologist can help

When communication is hard it can be frustrating or even devastating.  If you find communication hard, a speech pathologist can help. They can assess, treat and advise you about your problems. They will help you find a way to communicate as best you can.

For more about help with communication after stroke click here or call Stroke line 1800 787 653

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Nicola and the Stroke Foundation Team