Aphasia and bilingualism: Using one language to relearn another
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 14:00
in Psychology & Sociology
In the era of globalization, bilingualism is becoming more and more frequent, and it is considered a plus. However, can this skill turn into a disadvantage, when someone acquires aphasia from brain trauma? Research shows that the skill of speaking two languages can be disrupted, thus increasing the challenge of language rehabilitation.