Transcortical Sensory Aphasia

What Is It?

A fluent aphasia similar to Wernicke’s, with poor comprehension but excellent repetition. Patients may echo words or phrases spoken by others.

So What Does That Look Like?

Transcortical sensory aphasia is similar to Wernicke's aphasia but with preserved ability to repeat words and phrases.

Language Skills Affected

Auditory Comprehension, Comprehending Questions, Topic Maintenance

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

How It Impact's Daily Life

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 & Exercises That May Help

  • Listening and comprehension tasks
  • Matching spoken words to pictures
  • Controlled conversation practice with feedback
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