In this episode of Brain Friends, we delve into the complexities of cognitive function and its disorders.

Angie shares her personal journey with cognitive impairment following a stroke, highlighting the challenges of aphasia and adapting to a "new normal."

Dr. Seles provides insights into the differences of cognitive testing, explaining why certain tests are designed for specific populations and the importance of normalized testing.

What you'll learn:

• How strokes, TBIs, and dementia affect the brain differently
• Learn about the key indicators and testing differences that help diagnose cognitive impairments.

Tune in to gain valuable knowledge for individuals facing cognitive challenges.

In this episode of Brain Friends, we discuss language assessments used in individuals with aphasia and acquired communication disorders.

Angie shares the benefits and challenges in completing language assessments and which type of assessment is beneficial to recovery.

Dr. Seles discusses the difference between impairment-based tests like the Western Aphasia Battery (WAB) and participation-based tests like the Communication Activities of Daily Living (CADL).

Together we discuss the importance of quality-of-life assessments and how aphasia impacts cognition. Finally, Dr. Seles shares 3 tips for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) to help survivors navigate low social support and quality of life.

In this episode of Brain Friends, we share a behind-the-scenes conversation between Angie and Dr. Seles on Anomia. Together we weigh the benefits of recognizing the different types of Anomia and the challenges with diagnosis.

Anomia is a fluent aphasia characterized by word-finding difficulty or the inability to name objects.

Should we classify Anomia differently? What can Speech-Language Pathologists and researchers do to better help survivors with Anomia?