After a stroke, many people face communication challenges. Some people have trouble speaking. Some have difficulty understanding words spoken by others. Reading, writing and math skills may also be affected.

Most stroke survivors can improve their ability to communicate, but no one can tell you how much improvement to expect. The fastest improvement usually happens in the weeks and months right after the stroke. Between six months and a year, progress may slow down. But with ongoing effort, improvement may continue for years, though typically at a slower pace.


Conditions Impacting Communication
Learn more about aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia and other conditions that may affect a stroke survivor’s ability to communicate verbally, read or write.

Maximizing Communication Recovery & Independence
Find tips and advice for improving and managing the conditions that may affect communication after stroke.

Personal Stories
Read stories of stroke survivors and caregivers sharing their challenges and accomplishments related to communication challenges after their strokes.


Especially for Caregivers
Information specifically for stroke family caregivers to help them cope with communication changes that may affect their loved ones after stroke.

Additional Resources
Helpful links to other organizations with useful information regarding stroke’s effects on communcation.

To request an information packet about stroke, visit our stroke information request.