Cognitive Therapy
Who might need cognitive therapy?
Cognitive therapy helps individuals who have cognitive impairments affecting their communication. This may include difficulties with memory, attention, problem solving, and executive functioning skills that support effective communication.
What might cognitive therapy look like?
Cognitive therapy may include implementing memory strategies, attention exercises, planning and organization tasks, as well as compensatory strategies. Compensatory strategies include using visual aids or environmental modifications to support communication. Therapy is highly individualized with the therapy plan tailored to each specific individual. This may include working on managing your medications or finances, as well as working on tasks to complete household activities. The main goals of cognitive therapy are to enhance cognitive skills to support effective communication, increase independence and adapt and compensate for cognitive-communication difficulties.
Conditions treated by Cognitive Therapy
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Traumatic Brain Injury: Cognitive issues resulting from head injuries that affect memory, attention, or problem solving
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Stroke: Cognitive deficits may also arise after a stroke, along with other deficits (speech, language, etc)
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Dementia: Progressive cognitive decline that impacts language and memory
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Parkinson's Disease: Neurological changes that can impair cognitive function
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Multiple Sclerosis: Cognitive issues that result from the neurological impacts of MS
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Right Hemisphere Brain Damage: Impairments in attention or other areas of cognition due to damage to the right side of the brain