The speech-language pathologists at SRMC can assist patients who are experiencing difficulty carrying out activities of daily living. The most common causes of cognitive-communication deficits include dementia, brain tumor, stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Cognitive-communication therapy focuses on promoting independence and increasing quality of life for those living with cognitive-communication deficits.
Possible symptoms of a cognitive-communication impairment include difficulty performing personal lifestyle management activities and reduced self-awareness, memory, judgement, ability to initiate tasks, social communication, and ability to communicate.
