Cognitive-Communication Disorders

Cognitive-communication disorders are communication impairments resulting from underlying cognitive deficits due to neurological impairment.

These disorders are commonly associated with traumatic brain injury but can also occur as a result of other brain injuries such as haemorrhages, stroke, meningitis, encephalitis, anoxia or tumours.

This can lead to difficulty in your:

• Ability to pay attention
• Memory
• Organization skills
• Information processing (understanding)
• Problem-solving
• Executive functions (e.g. planning)

You might have a cognitive-communication disorders if you have difficulties in everyday communication:

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
• Participating in a conversation
• Social interaction

Cognitive-communication disorders vary widely between individuals and a therapy program will be tailored specifically to your individual needs, skills and impairments.

Contact us today so that our speech therapists can help you overcome any communication troubles you might have.