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Recovering from a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage
A guide for patients and carers
Speech
Speech, language and comprehension are complex forms of communication, which are often disturbed following a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage. People can experience problems finding the right word. This is called expressive dysphasia. You may find it difficult to understand what another person is saying. This is called receptive dysphasia.
Communication problems can be very frustrating and you may need the help of a speech therapist, who will assess your problems and needs. Following assessment, the speech therapist will give guidance and exercises to practice at home.
You may find it helpful to use a picture board. This can be a sheet of paper displaying pictures of everyday items and the alphabet. If you are having difficulty finding words you can point to a specific picture on the board or spell out your needs.
The Brain and Spine Foundation publishes a booklet called Speech, language and communication problems which you may find helpful.
You may find it helpful to use a picture board. This can be a sheet of paper displaying pictures of everyday items and the alphabet. If you are having difficulty finding words you can point to a specific picture on the board or spell out your needs.
The Brain and Spine Foundation publishes a booklet called Speech, language and communication problems which you may find helpful.
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Contents
- Introduction
- Recovery following a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage
- What do the main parts of the brain do?
- Tiredness and restlessness
- Headaches
- Unusual sensations
- Loss of movement and/or feeling
- Senses
- Sight
- Smell and taste
- Speech
- Memory
- Feelings and worries
- Emotions
- For friends and family
- Getting back to normal
- Further reading
