Brain Friends

What is Anomic Aphasia?

Dr. D. Seles Gadson and Angie Cauthorn Season 2 Episode 9

In this episode of Brain Friends, we share a behind-the-scenes conversation between Angie and Dr. Seles on Anomia. Together we weigh the benefits of recognizing the different types of Anomia and the challenges with diagnosis. 

Anomia is a fluent aphasia characterized by word-finding difficulty or the inability to name objects. 

Should we classify Anomia differently? What can Speech-Language Pathologists and researchers do to better help survivors with Anomia?