dysphasic

/dɪsˈfeɪzɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or affected by dysphasia, a language disorder.
    • The hospital has a special unit for dysphasic patients recovering from brain injuries.
    • She used picture cards to communicate with her dysphasic grandfather.
    • The dysphasic child worked with a specialist to improve his vocabulary.
noun
  1. A person who has dysphasia.
    • The clinic offers therapy sessions specifically for dysphasics.
    • Many dysphasics find that speaking slowly helps them be understood.
    • The support group helps dysphasics and their families cope with communication challenges.