Treatment efficacy: Cognitive-communicative disorders resulting from traumatic brain injury in adults

Author(s): Deruyter, F., Stein, M.

Journal/Book: J Speech Hear Res. 1996; 39: 10801 Rockville Pike Rd, Rockville, MD 20852-3279. Amer Speech-Lang-Hearing Assn. S5-S17.

Abstract: Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may result in a broad array of cognitive-communicative impairments. Cognitive-communicative impairments are the result of deficits in linguistic and nonlinguistic cognitive functions. The speech-language pathologist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team of professionals that collaboratively assess and treat individuals with TBI. The role of the speech-language pathologist includes assessment of all aspects of communication, as well as the communicative implications of cognitive deficits, and swallowing; treatment planning and programming, as determined by the individual's stage of recovery; client and family training/counseling; and interdisciplinary consultation. The effectiveness of speech and language intervention for specific cognitive deficits (e.g., attention, memory, executive functions) as well as general issues of social-skills training and early intervention are illustrated by scientific and clinical evidence from group-treatment and single-subject studies as well as case studies.

Note: Review CA Coelho, So Connecticut State Univ, Dept Commun Disorders, 501 Crescent St, New Haven, CT 06515 USA

Keyword(s): traumatic brain injury; cognitive rehabilitation; communication disorders; intervention studies; treatment outcome; CLOSED-HEAD-INJURY; NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION; EARLY INTERVENTION; FRONTAL LOBES; VERBAL MEMORY; REMEDIATION; ATTENTION; PROGRAM; STRATEGIES; FEEDBACK

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