What is Aphasia?

Aphasia: A brain-related condition that affects a person’s ability to understand, speak, read, or write. A stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease can cause aphasia. Symptoms vary depending on the part of the brain that was damaged....

What is Autism?

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a range of challenges related to social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. It is a developmental disability that affects how people...

What is Hyperverbal Autism?

Hyperverbal autism is a communication pattern in which individuals on the autism spectrum are overly talkative and may intensely focus on verbal communication. This can manifest as: Talking excessively: They may engage in long monologues or provide too much detail,...