Brain/Head Injury – Cognitive Communication Disorder
Cognitive-communication disorders are common after traumatic brain injury. The word ‘cognitive’ refers to ‘cognition’ which involves higher level processes our brains use to help us function in the world; for example, memory, attention and concentration, organization and planning, filtering out distractions, filtering what we say before we say it etc. ‘Communication’ refers to the way in which we convey meaning to one another and includes: reading, writing, listening, speaking, gesturing etc. Cognitive-communication therefore refers to how cognition and communication affect one another. For example, having a poor memory can make it difficult for you to be a good listener when someone tells you a story because you forget important details from the beginning of the story mid-way through. For another example, not being able to filter what you say before you say it can lead to bringing up embarrassing topics of conversation un-intentionally. These are cognitive-communication issues. The Speech Clinic’s speech-language pathologists can complete a cognitive-communication assessment to determine areas that are challenging. Using these results, our therapists will develop a functional and comprehensive treatment program with you and your family. Our SLP’s who work with this population all have over 5 years’ experience with brain injury treatment.
How We Can Help
A personalized accent reduction program can help individuals gain confidence in expressing themselves and connecting with others.
The Speech Clinic can help you or your child improve apraxia of speech through personalized exercises and expert techniques such as PROMPT© and Kaufman programming.
Our expert Speech-Language Pathologists use targeted exercises to help individuals overcome articulation difficulties, enabling them to confidently produce and integrate specific speech sounds into everyday conversations.
At The Speech Clinic, our dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists use targeted exercises to help individuals overcome articulation difficulties, strengthening tongue, lip, teeth, and jaw movements to produce specific speech sounds with confidence.
At The Speech Clinic, our experienced Speech-Language Pathologists support individuals with autism in developing speech-language and social communication skills using Hanen and PROMPT techniques. For clients who cannot speak, we offer expertise in AAC, ensuring effective communication and personalized support for individuals and their families.
At The Speech Clinic, our experienced Speech-Language Pathologists assess and treat cognitive-communication disorders commonly associated with traumatic brain injuries. Through personalized treatment programs, we help strengthen memory, attention, and communication skills to support improved functionality and meaningful interactions.
At The Speech Clinic, our SLPs offer screening tests to identify Central Auditory Processing Disorders, providing direct therapy and strategies to enhance auditory processing skills, leading to improved memory, learning, and communication outcomes.
At The Speech Clinic, our expert Speech-Language Pathologists address language delays in children through personalized tasks and exercises, unlocking receptive and expressive language milestones for effective communication. Hanen® certified S-LPs in It Takes Two to Talk® ensure comprehensive support.
Discover how our speech-language pathologists at The Speech Clinic assess and develop personalized programs to enhance your listening, reading, and writing skills for greater communication proficiency.
The Speech Clinic can provide strategies to improve social communication skills, whether due to autism spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury, or general difficulty in effective At The Speech Clinic, our experienced SL’s.
The Speech Clinic offers strategies to improve social communication skills—whether due to autism spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury, or general challenges with interaction. Experience one-to-one direct therapy or join "Friend to Friend," our social thinking group designed for children and adolescents.
The Speech Clinic's expert speech-language pathologists can help you overcome aphasia and post-stroke communication difficulties through personalized assessments and tailored treatment programs.
The Speech Clinic's expert speech-language pathologists can assess and address various voice difficulties, guiding you towards a confident and expressive voice through personalized therapy and recommendations for further evaluation if needed.
The Speech Clinic's expert speech-language pathologists can assess and address various voice difficulties, guiding you towards a confident and expressive voice through personalized therapy and recommendations for further evaluation if needed.
The Speech Clinic's expert speech-language pathologists can assess and address various voice difficulties, guiding you towards a confident and expressive voice through personalized therapy and recommendations for further evaluation if needed.
