Objectives Aphasia is a language disorder, but emerging research highlights the contribution of cognitive impairments to language performance. This study aimed to compare the cognitive profiles of individuals with fluent aphasia (FA) and non-fluent aphasia (NFA) using the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination-III (ACE-III) in Tamil, and to compare with neurotypical individuals (NTIs). Material and Methods A total of 30 participants were included: 10 with FA, 10 with NFA, and 10 NTIs matched for age and gender. All participants completed the ACE-III Tamil, which assesses five domains: attention, memory, fluency, language, and visuospatial skills. Results NTIs scored higher than both FA and NFA participants across all ACE-III domains ( p <0.002). FA and NFA did not differ significantly, though FA showed higher median scores in memory, language, fluency, and visuospatial domains. Conclusion Individuals with aphasia, regardless of type, show broad cognitive impairments beyond language. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive cognitive assessment and personalised rehabilitation strategies that address both linguistic and cognitive deficits. Integrating cognitive profiles into therapy planning may enhance the effectiveness of aphasia treatment.
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