What Is Agrammatic Aphasics?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Agrammatism is a characteristic of non-fluent aphasia. Individuals with agrammatism present with speech that is characterized by containing mainly content words, with a lack of function words.

What does Agrammatic aphasia mean?

Agrammatism is difficulty with using basic grammar and syntax, or word order and sentence structure. It is a common feature in the speech of people with aphasia, especially Broca's (non-fluent) aphasia. People with aphasia are often able to use “content” words like nouns and verbs.

What causes Agrammatic aphasia?

Associated Neurological Disorders. Agrammatism is usually associated with nonfluent aphasias such as Broca's aphasia or transcortical motor aphasia. These aphasia syndromes typically occur following vascular lesions (e.g., stroke) to the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere.