Aphasia and language theory to practice volume 1 of science and practice of neuropsychology editors stephen e nadeau leslie janine rothi bruce crosson edition illustrated publisher. Aphasia and language aphasia and language theory to practice aphasia is not caused by damage to the brain that results in motor or sensory deficits which produces abnormal speech that is aphasia is not related to the mechanics of speech but rather the individuals language cognition although a person can have both problems. Aphasia a devastating disorder resulting from stroke degenerative disease or traumatic brain injury profoundly affects the individuals ability to use and understand language this groundbreaking work brings together an array of leading scientist practitioners to review what is known about aphasia and to relate current knowledge to treatment integrating traditional linguistic formulations with new insights derived from cognitive neuroscience the volume explores the neuropsychological . Language theory to practice aphasia language and theory of mind aphasia a devastating disorder resulting from stroke degenerative disease or traumatic brain injury profoundly affects the individuals ability to use and understand language this groundbreaking work brings together an array of leading aphasia and language theory to practice stephen e nadeau leslie janine rothi bruce language nov