Wernicke's aphasia

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf language disorder
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Broca's_aphasia
difficulty in understanding spoken language
difficulty in understanding written language
gptkbp:canBe acute or chronic
non-fluent or fluent
gptkbp:canLeadTo social isolation
frustration in communication
gptkbp:causedBy damage_to_Wernicke's_area
gptkbp:characterizedBy fluent but nonsensical speech
impaired comprehension
gptkbp:diseaseResistance language assessment tests
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy gptkb:Carl_Wernicke
gptkbp:hasImpactOn daily living activities
social interactions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wernicke's aphasia
gptkbp:impact cognitive rehabilitation
speech therapy
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith language processing areas
left hemisphere brain damage
gptkbp:isAttendedBy communication effectiveness
emotional well-being
social engagement
language use
gptkbp:isConsidered a significant health concern
a type of fluent aphasia
gptkbp:isCounteredBy family support
targeted therapy
comprehension tests
speech patterns
reading abilities
writing abilities
gptkbp:isFoundIn older adults
gptkbp:isLedBy children
gptkbp:isOftenMadeWith speech-language pathologists
therapeutic interventions
rehabilitation specialists
neurologists
supportive communication strategies
gptkbp:isOrganizedBy normal speech
gptkbp:isPartOf aphasia classification
gptkbp:isRelatedTo auditory processing issues
semantic processing issues
gptkbp:isStudiedIn psychology
linguistics
neurology
gptkbp:isUsedFor neuropsychological testing
gptkbp:mayHave stroke
neurodegenerative diseases
other cognitive impairments
traumatic brain injury
brain tumors
gptkbp:partOf aphasia spectrum
gptkbp:symptoms neologisms
paraphasia
lack of insight into language deficits