Transcortical Sensory Aphasia
Transcortical Sensory Aphasia
About
A fluent aphasia similar to Wernicke’s, with poor comprehension but excellent repetition. Patients may echo words or phrases spoken by others.
Language Skills Affected
Auditory Comprehension
Key Characteristics
- Speech pattern: Fluent but may contain errors
- Repetition: Good ability to repeat even complex phrases
- Comprehension: Poor understanding of language
- Content: May produce speech that lacks meaning
Daily Life Impact
People might repeat what others say without understanding the meaning (echolalia). They may struggle to follow conversations but can accurately repeat questions or statements.
Treatment Approaches and Exercises
- Listening and comprehension tasks
- Matching spoken words to pictures
- Controlled conversation practice with feedback