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4.

Cognitive Disorders

Cognitive communication disorders can occur in children and adults and can be caused by the following etiologies

  • Stroke

  • Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Dementia/ Alzheimer's Disease 

  • Brain Tumor

These diagnoses can cause impairment in ability to follow directions, memory, judgement, lifestyle management, problem solving, and more.​

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Additional information can be found on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website.

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