Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a head injury often resulting from events such as motor vehicle accidents or falls. When the language areas of the brain are affected, children and adults with TBI may experience communication and cognitive challenges. These difficulties can include trouble finding words, recalling information, forming sentences, understanding spoken messages, as well as issues with spelling, reading, and writing. Social communication may also be impacted, with individuals struggling to take turns in conversations, maintain a topic, or interpret facial expressions and other nonverbal cues.

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How can we help?

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Speech-language pathologists play a crucial role in helping individuals regain cognitive-communication skills, such as memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and planning.

 

Following a comprehensive assessment, our speech-language pathologists will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to the severity and specific areas of difficulty. Early treatment often involves structured activities, gradually progressing to real-world practice, such as community outings to apply newly developed skills in everyday situations. Additionally, treatment includes educating family members on strategies to support effective communication and interactions with their loved one.