A student with aphasia exhibits
A) Additions of speech sounds in words (e.g., likes for like)
B) Breathiness
C) An impairment of language function
D) An inability to position speech muscles to produce speech sounds

Question

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Aphasia is an impairment of language function that can result from damage to the brain, usually caused by a stroke or traumatic brain injury. People with aphasia may have difficulty with speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. Thus, the fact that the student has aphasia indicates an impairment of language function.

Answer: A
 Additions of speech sounds (such as adding an extra consonant or vowel to a word) are a common symptom of apraxia of speech, which is a motor speech disorder. However, it is possible for someone with both aphasia and apraxia of speech to exhibit this symptom. Without further information about the student's speech difficulties, it is difficult to say whether this is a valid option.

Answer: B and D are incorrect
 Breathiness and an inability to position speech muscles to produce speech sounds are symptoms of a different motor speech disorder called dysarthria, which is caused by damage to the nerves or muscles involved in speech production. While someone with aphasia may also have dysarthria, these symptoms are not specific to aphasia and do not necessarily indicate an impairment of language function.

A Student with Aphasia Exhibits