Conduction aphasia

Conduction aphasia is a rare form of aphasia, a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate. It is characterized by the inability to repeat words or phrases, despite having normal speech fluency and comprehension.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Conduction aphasia is caused by damage to the arcuate fasciculus, a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the Broca's area and Wernicke's area in the brain. These two areas are responsible for speech production and language comprehension, respectively. Despite having intact speech and comprehension, individuals with conduction aphasia struggle to repeat words or phrases.

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

The primary symptom of conduction aphasia is the inability to repeat words or phrases. Other symptoms may include:

Difficulty finding the right words (anomia)
Paraphasias, or speech errors
Phonemic paraphasias, or errors in sound
Verbal paraphasias, or errors in word choice

Causes[edit | edit source]

Conduction aphasia is caused by damage to the arcuate fasciculus. This damage can occur due to a stroke, brain tumor, traumatic brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis of conduction aphasia is made through a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, which includes tests of language function, memory, attention, and other cognitive abilities. Imaging tests such as MRI or CT scan may also be used to identify damage to the brain.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for conduction aphasia typically involves speech therapy, which can help improve language skills and communication. In some cases, medications may be used to manage symptoms.

See also[edit | edit source]

Conduction aphasia Resources
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