neurologic disorders
Aphasia
Prognosis for Aphasia
Recovery is influenced by the following: Cause Size and location of lesions Extent of language impairment Response to therapy To a lesser degree, the age, education, and general health of the patient Children<8 years often regain language function after severe damage to either hemisphere. After that age, most recovery occurs within the first 3 months, but improvement continues to a variable degree up to a year. 