Receptive aphasia

Receptive aphasia is when someone has trouble understanding what other people are saying. Imagine if you were watching your favorite TV show, but the characters were speaking in a language you've never heard before. You wouldn't be able to understand what they're saying, right? That's kind of what it's like for someone with receptive aphasia.

This happens because something is wrong with their brain that makes it hard for them to process and understand language. It could be from an injury, stroke, or illness.

So, let's say you're talking to someone with receptive aphasia, and you ask them a question like "Would you like some ice cream?" They might hear you say "Blah, blah, blah, ice cream?" and they wouldn't know what you mean. They might just smile and nod because they don't want to seem rude or confused.

It's important to remember that someone with receptive aphasia is not dumb or deaf. Their brain is just having trouble understanding what they hear. The good news is that there are ways to help them communicate, like using pictures or gestures, or speaking slowly and clearly. With some patience and understanding, you can still have a conversation and connect with them.