09 Jun How Does Grief Affect Our Cognition?
Grief can be a life-changing experience, and it’s no wonder it can change our brains. ...
24 May How Music Rewires the Brain
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in Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, friendship, Healthy Aging, Memory, Misc, Social Cognition
Music can make us feel strong emotions, but did you know it’s healthy for our brains as well?...
12 May Why We Need Omega-3s for Cognition and Mental Health
What’s the big deal with Omega-3s and cognition? How can we get more Omega-3 in our diets?...
08 May Does hearing loss play a part in cognitive decline?
Researchers have long speculated about possible associations between hearing loss and cognitive decline....
05 May The Benefits of Music in Speech Therapy
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in Aphasia, Apraxia, Areas of Cognition, Children, Language, Learning Disabilities, Medical Conditions, Misc, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke, TBI
Music can be a great tool for speech-language pathologists to use with clients....
01 May The Cognitive Effects of War
What are the long term mental health and cognitive effects of war? What methods can help people work through these experiences and hopefully alleviate symptoms of trauma? We’ll explore these questions in this article, referencing...
17 Apr Language exercises for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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in Autism, Cognitive Stimulation, Language, Learning Disabilities, Social Cognition, Speech and Language Pathology
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) typically experience challenges with communication and social skills. Completing language exercises with an SLP is one way to address these challenges....
12 Apr What is childhood aphasia?
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in Aphasia, Children, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Language, Speech and Language Pathology
In this article, we’ll focus on why childhood aphasia occurs, the different types, and how it may be treated through cognitive therapy....
10 Apr How learning a new language changes the brain
It turns out that learning a new language changes the brain! Let’s take a look at the interesting effects on the brain that come from speaking a second language....