Afazia Globală. Studiu de caz
Global aphasia. A case study report

Summary/Abstract: This paper presents an overview of a patient with global aphasia, a neurological language disorder resulting from brain injury, encompassing a diverse range of symptoms. Aphasia can be acquired or congenital, depending on the timing of onset. In adults, it typically follows cerebral traumas, such as stroke or accidents, with symptoms categorized by difficulties in oral and written language comprehension and expression, as well as cognitive, motor, and psychological impairments. Various types of aphasia exist, including global aphasia, which severely affects all aspects of language due to extensive left hemisphere damage, commonly associated with stroke. The implications of global aphasia in a 30-year-old patient is presented, highlighting its severe impact on speech and language functions, typically resulting from significant left hemisphere lesions. Patients with global aphasia exhibit profound difficulties in speech production, comprehension, reading, writing, and naming, often accompanied by motor impairments. Prognosis is generally poor, necessitating multidisciplinary intervention and substantial effort for recovery. Furthermore, the abstract discusses assessment and therapeutic approaches for aphasia, emphasizing comprehensive evaluation underlying linguistic, cognitive, motor, and psychosocial aspects. Therapeutic strategies focus on addressing linguistic deficits, developing communication skills, and utilizing language for cognitive stimulation and social interaction. A case study is presented to illustrate the logopedic approach to global aphasia, detailing a young adult's history of traumatic brain injury, subsequent recovery efforts, and neurologic evaluation, emphasizing the importance of integrated therapeutic interventions for improved outcomes.

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