APHASIA FROM THE PRECLASSIC TO THE CONTEMPORARY PERIOD
APHASIA FROM THE PRECLASSIC TO THE CONTEMPORARY PERIOD

Summary/Abstract: Defined as a language impairment, the study of aphasia encompasses a long period of time, starting with the discovery of the Edwin Smith Papirus, and up to the present moment when it is intensely studied by researchers from almost all over the world. As the study of aphasia is so widespread, I believe it is appropriate to highlight some interesting and useful facts about the first studies conducted by researchers, their findings as well as the new discoveries from the contemporary period. The aim of the present paper is to exhibit the most important discoveries and to highlight the most interesting facts regarding aphasia of each period.

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