June is Aphasia & Stroke Awareness Month

Let’s break the silence around aphasia — a little-known but life-changing condition that affects over 2 million people in North America.

➡️ What is Aphasia?
Aphasia is a communication disorder often caused by stroke, brain injury, or neurological disease. It impairs a person's ability to speak, understand language, read, or write — but it does not affect intelligence.

➡️ Why It Matters
✔️ 1 in 3 stroke survivors will experience aphasia
✔️ Many people with aphasia feel isolated and misunderstood
✔️ Greater public awareness can reduce stigma and create more inclusive communities

💡 How You Can Help
✅ Take a few minutes to learn about aphasia
✅ Be patient — give people time to express themselves
✅ Support organizations working on speech recovery & stroke rehabilitation
✅ Share this post to spread awareness!