AAA

Cognitive Day Treatment Program

The Cognitive Day Treatment Program offers an intensive outpatient program for people with cognitive deficits following an acquired brain injury such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, or other neurologic disorder. Cognitive impairments result in difficulties with orientation, attention, memory, reasoning, problem solving, planning and organization. These difficulties often affect auditory comprehension, verbal expression, reading comprehension, writing and social communication skills. Family members are encouraged to take an active role in the program.

Each client’s program may consist of:

Group Sessions
Cognitive Skills Group
Academic Therapy
Interpersonal Skills Group
Psychosocial Group
Chemical Usage Education Group
Community Trip
Occupational Therapy Group
Acquired Brain Injury Resource Group
Fitness Group

Program Services

Speech-language pathology
Social work services
Psychology
Aquatic therapy
Community Reintegration
Physical therapy
Medical services
Occupational therapy
Neuropsychological testing
Audiology/hearing testing
Case management

Program Benefits

Improved orientation, memory, reasoning
Problem-solving
92% of patients return to their former living situation
71% of patients report benefit from program

Aphasia & Cognitive Day Treatment Programs

Guidelines for Admission

At least 15 years of age

Medically stable

Demonstrates cognitive deficits

Will tolerate and benefit from at least 3 hours of therapy a day

Can benefit from and participate in the group treatment setting

No active substance abuse

No exhibition of disruptive behavior

Participant, therapist and program coordinator can establish goals that are mutually agreed upon

Independent with toileting and be able to transport self within the hospital

Able to attend to a group setting for at least 1 hour sessions

All patients of the Cognitive Day Treatment Program receive individual speech therapy. They may also receive occupational therapy, physical therapy, aquatic therapy, and psychological services based on individual needs.