Cognitive rehabilitation
Cognitive rehabilitation is individualized support for cognitive functions that helps a person function better despite cognitive difficulties.
Definition
Cognitive rehabilitation is used, among others, after brain injuries, strokes or selected neurological diseases. It may include compensatory strategies, practicing functions, organizing the environment, and working on daily tasks. It is not a general self-development training for everyone, but a form of support usually conducted by specialists.
Key ideas
- Individualization
- Everyday functioning
- Compensation strategies
Practice and life
If cognitive difficulties affect your daily life, write down the specific situations in which they occur and discuss them with a specialist rather than choosing random exercises.
Common misconceptions
It is a mistake to treat cognitive rehabilitation as a universal "brain training" application. It is also a mistake to ignore the medical causes of cognitive difficulties.
> Cognitive recovery starts with small bridges between restriction and everyday action.
> — Guru Element
Questions for self-reflection
- What cognitive functions really make my life difficult?
- Do I need a diagnosis or consultation?
- What compensatory strategies help in everyday life?