Neglect
Neglect involves :
� Ignoring the side of the body that has been affected
� Dividing things at the midline
� Eating only from one side of the plate and leaving the rest
Ataxia
Ataxia is the lack of control and coordination of muscles and movement . This may involve clumsiness , staggering , or dizziness .
Apraxia
With apraxia , the brain sends incorrect messages to the muscles . Apraxia can affect the muscles in the arms , legs , voice box , or mouth . This results in a loss of the ability to :
� Perform learned or purposeful movements � Make proper use of objects � Do things that are normally automatic
Sensory Deficits
Sensory deficits usually occur on one side of the body . When the sense of touch is involved , there may be tingling or numbness in the face , arm , or leg . The ability to feel or sense hot or cold may be decreased or missing . Sight deficits may be present as blurred vision or a loss of vision in one or both eyes . Blindness or defective vision in one half of the field of vision is called hemianopia or hemianopsia .
Dysphagia
Difficulty with swallowing is called dysphagia . It can affect eating , drinking , and taking medication . If your doctor suspects a swallowing problem , a speech-language pathologist ( SLP ) will test your swallowing .
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Language Deficits
These may include : � Not being able to express things correctly
� Not being able to name objects or people ( anomia )
� Knowing what you want to say , but having the wrong words come out
� Not understanding spoken language � Slurred or garbled speech
Aphasia
Aphasia results in difficulty using and understanding language . This includes speaking , understanding , reading , and writing . The severity of aphasia varies widely .
People with aphasia have difficulty communicating and they are often aware that their understanding and use of language has changed . This makes aphasia very frustrating .
People with aphasia may : � Struggle to produce sounds or words
� Have trouble repeating words or imitating simple sounds
� Speak in short phrases or “ broken ” sentences
� Use constant jargon or “ nonsense ” speech
� Swear , without really meaning to use that language
� Have trouble with reading , writing , or simple calculation
� Not be able to understand what others are saying , even though it may appear that they do
When talking to someone with aphasia : � Include him / her in conversations . � Speak slowly and clearly .