Cognitive Communication Disorders

Cognition includes cognitive processes and systems (e.g., attention, perception, memory, organization, executive function). Areas of function affected by cognitive impairments include behavioral self-regulation, social interaction, activities of daily living, learning and academic performance, and vocational performance. Subtle cognitive deficits may not be apparent in that they emerge only when cognitive, linguistic, emotional, and social demands of the situation are sufficiently challenging affecting daily function.