The Three Essential Components of Rehabilitation
Attention, memory, and executive functions are the most commonly reported problems associated with neurological insults whether the impairment is secondary to injury, disease, or a disorder. Neurological impairments decrease one's ability to assimilate information needed for learning; they can isolate and/or limit social interactions; and they significantly decrease one’s overall quality of life. The full spectrum of neurological impairments affects a person cognitively, physically, emotionally, socially, and functionally. Since patients are diverse in etiology, pathology, and functional abilities, understanding the processes underlying cognitive-communication impairments is absolutely crucial. Choosing relevant assessment instruments and learning to think critically when developing effective intervention techniques is paramount for successful outcomes.
In this dynamic program, rich with case studies and interactive learning, Jane Yakel, MS, CCC-SLP, reveals the essence of cognitive-communication disorders and offers a neuroscience model used to guide intervention. Relating this model to frequently used assessment measures/instruments, Jane will provide you with innovative and evidence-based approaches to therapy and intervention techniques focusing on the three key domains of cognitive communication: attention, memory, and executive function. The "neuroscience systems" models of memory will also be discussed in relation to areas of cognitive breakdown. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your practice with intervention strategies that can be applied immediately to your current caseload.
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This educational offering qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
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| Course Manual_Cognition, Communication, & Critical Thinking (2.98 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Instructions for ASHA Credit - SELF STUDY ONLY - 06/12/18 (0.03 MB) | Available after Purchase |
JANE YAKEL, MS, CCC-SLP, is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist with more than 40 years of experience in the care of persons suffering from neuropathology disorders. She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Wyoming, specializing in neuropathology. Ms. Yakel is currently a private contractor and consultant in Virginia and has worked in a variety of settings including acute care, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, skilled nursing homes, independent and assisted living facilities, hospitals, and schools. She has been a regional clinical specialist and a national trainer for rehabilitation program directors and has served as a director of a community re-entry program for traumatic brain injury survivors. Additionally, she has taught at the University of Wyoming, Utah State University, and DeVry University (Phoenix). Her diverse background in both the academic and health care arenas has given her ample opportunities to develop strong clinical skills in patient assessment, evaluation, treatment, and patient/family education.
Ms. Yakel has also shared her expertise as an author—particularly in her comprehensive book Dementia: Interventions for Severe Cognitive Impairments—and presenter for national and state board continuing education courses on various topics such as cognitive rehabilitation and dementia, comprehensive assessment of the patient, and cognitive communication disorders in the neurologically impaired. She currently is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, is a past representative for the People to People Ambassador Program for the American Speech and Hearing Association, and is a prior member of the Wyoming Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
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