CU Anschutz expert gives insight on aphasia diagnosis, treatment and recovery
The family of actor Bruce Willis recently announced that he would be stepping away from acting following an aphasia diagnosis - a language disorder caused by damage to the areas of the brain responsible for expression and comprehension.
CU Anschutz Today sat down with Peter Pressman, MD, associate professor in cognitive and behavioral neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, to discuss how aphasia is often hidden behind other diagnoses, why treating and supporting the individual matters with aphasia, and the outlook on recovery.
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