Cognitive/neurological disability
Cognitive consequences of neurological conditions: stroke, injuries, progressive diseases.
- Energy that varies through the day, need for breaks
- Structured reference points and stable routines
- Communication adapted to the context and to how the day is going
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Alzheimer's and related conditions Alzheimer's disease and related conditions gradually alter memory, orientation and language. Recent memories fade first, while older memories and emotions often stay present for much longer. A person concerned may forget… View the explanations
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Aphasia Aphasia affects language after damage to the brain, most often following a stroke. Thinking stays whole, as do memories and intelligence, but the link between what a person wants to say and the words they produce no long… View the explanations
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Apraxia Apraxia is a difficulty in organising and carrying out voluntary movements, even though strength, muscles and sensation work. The person knows perfectly well what an object is for and what they want to do, but the sequen… View the explanations
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Chronic migraine Chronic migraine refers to attacks that come back a large part of the month, to the point of forming a permanent way of life rather than an isolated incident. The pain, often on one side of the head and throbbing, freque… View the explanations
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Traumatic brain injury Traumatic brain injury refers to the lasting consequences of an impact to the head, during an accident, a fall or a sudden event. Once the injury is healed, the person may seem completely recovered, while their way of th… View the explanations
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