Cognitive Communication Disorders

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Cognitive-Communication Disorders

Some children experience cognitive-communication disorders, which affect the thinking skills needed for effective communication and learning. These children may struggle with attention, memory, organization (arranging ideas in a useful order), perception (interpreting sensory information), processing speed, executive functioning, and problem-solving. As a result, they may have difficulty listening, speaking, reading, writing, following directions, participating in classroom activities, or navigating social situations.

Signs of a cognitive-communication disorder may include:

  • Difficulty paying attention or staying focused

  • Memory problems or difficulty remembering previously learned information

  • Challenges with organization, planning, and other executive functioning skills

  • Slower processing of spoken or written information

  • Delays or regression in language development

  • Difficulty solving problems or thinking through tasks

  • Routinely struggling to maintain normal sleep cycles

At Ponte Vedra Speech, Language, and Learning, our therapists work to identify the underlying source of each child’s communication challenges through comprehensive evaluations. We then develop individualized therapy plans that target cognitive-communication skills while strengthening language, learning, and everyday communication. Our goal is to help children become more successful in the classroom, at home, and in their interactions with others.