brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Aphasia
Prognosis for Aphasia
How well a person recovers is influenced by the following: The cause, size, and location of the damage The extent that language is impaired The response to treatment To a lesser degree, the age, education, and general health of the person Childrenunder8 years old often regain the ability to use language, even when the brain has been severely damaged. For people older than 8 years, most recovery occurs within the first 3 months, but they may continue to improve to some degree for up to a year. 