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Most acute aphasia patients can recover some or most skills by working with a Speech-Language Pathologist.

This rehabilitation can take two or more years and is most effective when begun quickly.

Only a small minority will recover without therapy, such as those suffering a mini-stroke.

Improvement varies widely, depending on the aphasia's cause, type, and severity.

Recovery also depends on the patient's age, health, motivation, handedness, and educational level.