Aphasia and Automatic Speech: The Fascinating Case of Swearing as the Default Response

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Aphasia Speech therapy Phonological loop Swearing Automatic speech Communication difficulties Emotional expression Language disorders Treatment challenges Limited communication brooke lang

In a conversation between Bill Gasiamis and Brooke Lang, they discuss the phenomenon of individuals with severe aphasia who can only communicate using one swear word.

Brooke Lang, a speech therapist, explains that this type of aphasia is a result of being stuck in a phonological loop and can be difficult to treat.

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