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  1. Receptive aphasia - Wikipedia

    Wernicke’s aphasia, also known as receptive aphasia, sensory aphasia, fluent aphasia, or posterior aphasia, is a type of aphasia in which individuals have difficulty understanding written …

  2. Wernicke’s (Receptive) Aphasia: Symptoms & Treatment

    Jul 3, 2024 · Wernicke’s aphasia (receptive aphasia) is a language disorder that affects your ability to make sense when speaking. It also affects your ability to understand what others are …

  3. Types of Aphasia - American Stroke Association

    Apr 14, 2024 · The type of aphasia you might experience depends on which part of your brain was affected by the stroke. Wernicke's Aphasia (receptive aphasia or fluent aphasia)

  4. Expressive vs Receptive Aphasia: Understanding 5 Key Differences

    Feb 11, 2025 · Receptive aphasia, also known as Wernicke’s aphasia, affects a person’s ability to understand spoken or written language. People with receptive aphasia can speak fluently, but …

  5. Wernicke’s Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD

    Sep 27, 2025 · Wernicke’s aphasia is another name for receptive aphasia. It happens when the area of your brain that controls language called the Wernicke area is damaged. This condition …

  6. What Is Receptive Aphasia? Causes & Symptoms - Biology Insights

    Aug 27, 2025 · Receptive aphasia is characterized by difficulty understanding spoken and written language. Individuals with this condition may hear words or see text but struggle to process …

  7. Aphasia | Receptive vs Expressive | Language | Geeky Medics

    Jan 18, 2024 · In aphasia, we talk about ‘receptive ’ and ‘ expressive ’ language, referring to systems of receiving and decoding meaning from sensory input (language comprehension) …

  8. Glossary of Aphasia Terms - National Aphasia Association

    Words or phrases that are produced with little conscious effort, often preserved in individuals with severe aphasia.

  9. Types of communication problems - Stroke Association

    What are the different types of aphasia? There are different types of aphasia. These include expressive aphasia, also called Broca’s or non-fluent aphasia, receptive aphasia, also known …

  10. Receptive Aphasia Definition - Cognitive Psychology Key Term

    Receptive aphasia, also known as Wernicke's aphasia, is a language disorder characterized by difficulties in understanding spoken and written language. Individuals with this condition can …