Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) in Bilingual and Latino Population
Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) in Bilingual and Latino Populations
Oriana Lozano Castro, MGPS, Guadalupe Cantu, MPAff, and Stephanie M. Grasso, PhD, CCC-SLP
This fact sheet centers on Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), a rare form of dementia that initially affects speech and language. It highlights how bilingualism can both delay symptom onset and make early diagnosis more challenging, underscoring the importance of access to culturally and linguistically responsive care. The accompanying white paper includes a discussion of PPA within a broader analysis of dementia, with particular attention to its impact in Latino populations in the US.
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Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Research Lab (MADRlab)
Dr. Stephanie Grasso directs the Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Research Lab (MADRlab), housed in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, in the Moody College of Communication. Research in the lab focuses on developing treatment approaches for bilingual adults with aphasia and neurodegenerative disorders.
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