Posts Tagged ‘Traumatic Brain Injury’
How long can a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) go undetected?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often termed the ‘silent epidemic’ due to its propensity to go unnoticed or undiagnosed for extended periods. This blog aims to explore the complexities surrounding the detection of TBI and how it can remain hidden, impacting the lives of those affected. The Nature of Traumatic Brain Injury A traumatic brain…
Read MoreWhat is cognitive rehabilitation and how can a speech therapist help?
As a speech-language pathologist (speech therapist) who treats clients with traumatic brain injuries I frequently provide cognitive rehabilitation and compensatory strategy training. Cognition includes but is not limited to; memory, attention, problem solving, reasoning, organization, planning, and information processing. Basically, all the skills our brains need to complete day to day tasks. Following a traumatic…
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