Cognitive communication difficulties
These difficulties are most commonly associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
People with cognitive-communication difficulties often find it difficult to:
• Concentration on the conversation.
• Stick to the subject.
• Understand humour, sarcasm and figurative language e.g. “Pull your socks up”.
• Respect personal boundaries/social etiquette.
• Use appropriate topics.
• Provide reasoned arguments.
• Draw appropriate conclusions for information.
This can impact on:
• General conversation skills.
• Understanding what is said.
• Reading books, magazines and emails.
• Expressing thoughts, feelings and ideas.
• Understanding and engaging in humour.
• Understanding bills and official documents.
• Engaging with social media.
The language difficulties after a brain injury can be subtle and although communication seems normal, there may be serious difficulties maintaining relationships or holding down a job.
These difficulties are most commonly associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
People with cognitive-communication difficulties often find it difficult to:
• Concentration on the conversation.
• Stick to the subject.
• Understand humour, sarcasm and figurative language e.g. “Pull your socks up”.
• Respect personal boundaries/social etiquette.
• Use appropriate topics.
• Provide reasoned arguments.
• Draw appropriate conclusions for information.
This can impact on:
• General conversation skills.
• Understanding what is said.
• Reading books, magazines and emails.
• Expressing thoughts, feelings and ideas.
• Understanding and engaging in humour.
• Understanding bills and official documents.
• Engaging with social media.
The language difficulties after a brain injury can be subtle and although communication seems normal, there may be serious difficulties maintaining relationships or holding down a job.