ASSESSING THE EXECUTIVE FUNCTION ABILITIES OF ADULTS WITH NEUROGENIC COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

摘要: Whereas it is known that executive function abilities are often impaired in clients having neurogenic communication disorders, few assessments of this cognitive domain available consider the speech and language deficits population. This article provides an overview current procedures for assessing functions including a discussion team approaches to assessment, review currently neuropsychological functional tests abilities, as well critique those assessment procedures. In addition, suggestions provided how best use or modify appropriately functioning acquired disorders result brain damage.