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Collab Topic - Speech Therapy
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Causes
1. **Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI):** Damage from accidents or blows to the head.
2. **Stroke:** Disrupted blood flow causing brain damage.
3. **Neurodegenerative Diseases:** Conditions like Alzheimer's that progressively impair cognitive functions.
4. **Developmental Disorders:** Issues like Autism and ADHD affecting cognitive and communicative development.
5. **Other Neurological Conditions:** Epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and brain tumors can also cause CCDs.
Cognitive Functions Affected
1. **Attention:** Trouble focusing, switching tasks, and avoiding distractions.
2. **Memory:** Difficulty remembering information and maintaining conversation flow.
3. **Executive Functions:** Problems with planning, organizing, and problem-solving, affecting conversation management.
4. **Perception:** Challenges in understanding and producing communication.
Communication Aspects Affected
1. **Language:** Difficulty finding words, forming sentences, and understanding complex language.
2. **Social Communication:** Struggles with non-verbal cues, eye contact, and social norms in conversations.
Assessment
1. **Evaluation:** Conducted by specialists using tests and observations.
2. **Tools:** Tests like the Cognitive-Linguistic Quick Test (CLQT) assess specific cognitive-communication abilities.
Treatment
1. **Individualized Therapy:** Tailored to improve functional communication skills.
2. **Cognitive Rehabilitation:** Exercises to enhance attention, memory, and problem-solving.
3. **Communication Strategies:** Using visual aids, reminders, and structured routines.
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