Monthly Archives: July 2012

External Memory Strategies

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

Difficulties with memory are one of the most common side effects of brain injury, and can have a serious impact on day-to-day functioning as well as communication ability. Last week, we discussed how speech-language pathologists can help a person to … Continue reading →

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Memory

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

Over the last few weeks, we’ve discussed different facets of cognition and executive function and how they can affect communication. Today, we continue our series and focus on memory.

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Organization

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

In last week’s blog, we discussed aspects of cognitive communication disorders and how a speech-language pathologist can help. Today, we target a specific aspect of cognition that can effect communication as well as day-to-day functioning: organization. Organization is a type … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Communication Disorders

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

When we think of communication disorders, we often think of those that directly affect verbal communication, for example, a language disorder like aphasia or a disorder that affects fluency of speech, like stuttering. But there are many components of communication … Continue reading →

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