Neurological & Cognitive Therapy
Specialized rehabilitation for communication and cognitive deficits from neurological conditions.
Neurological and cognitive therapy addresses communication and cognitive deficits that arise from conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. This includes traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain tumors, encephalitis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other progressive or acquired neurological conditions. The impact on communication can range from mild word-finding difficulties to severe impairments across all language modalities.
Cognitive processes such as attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed are foundational to effective communication. When these systems are disrupted, individuals may struggle to follow conversations, express organized thoughts, read and write, solve problems, and manage daily responsibilities. The interplay between cognition and communication makes speech-language pathology intervention essential in neurological rehabilitation.
Speech-language pathologists provide individualized neurological and cognitive rehabilitation using a combination of restorative and compensatory approaches. Treatment is guided by comprehensive assessment results and may evolve as the individual progresses through recovery or as a progressive condition advances. Goal setting is collaborative and focused on maximizing functional independence and quality of life.
Signs & Symptoms
- •Difficulty with word retrieval and verbal expression after neurological event
- •Impaired attention, concentration, and mental stamina
- •Memory deficits affecting learning new information and retaining instructions
- •Reduced executive function skills including planning and problem-solving
- •Slowed processing speed impacting real-time communication
- •Personality or behavioral changes affecting social communication
Treatment Approaches
- •Restorative cognitive exercises targeting attention, memory, and executive function
- •Compensatory strategy training with external aids and environmental supports
- •Speech and language rehabilitation for aphasia and motor speech disorders
- •Functional communication training using real-life scenarios
- •Collaboration with rehabilitation team including OT, PT, and neuropsychology
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