Cognitive rehabilitation therapy

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT) is a therapy designed to improve neurological function and compensate for cognitive deficits. It is a type of rehabilitation therapy that focuses on retraining an individual's cognitive skills, abilities, and behaviors.

Overview

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy is a broad term used to describe treatments that address the cognitive problems that can occur after a brain injury. These problems can include difficulties with memory, attention, perception, reasoning, judgment, and problem-solving.

CRT is often used in conjunction with other therapies, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, to provide a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation. It is typically provided by a team of professionals, including neuropsychologists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.

Techniques

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy uses a variety of techniques to help individuals improve their cognitive function. These techniques can be broadly categorized into two types: restorative and compensatory.

Restorative techniques aim to restore lost cognitive function through repeated practice and exercise. This can involve tasks such as memory drills, attention exercises, and problem-solving tasks.

Compensatory techniques aim to help individuals compensate for their cognitive deficits by teaching them strategies and techniques to work around their limitations. This can involve strategies such as using memory aids, developing routines, and learning to break tasks down into manageable steps.

Effectiveness

The effectiveness of Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy can vary depending on the individual and the severity of their cognitive deficits. However, research has shown that CRT can be effective in improving cognitive function in individuals with mild to moderate cognitive deficits.

See Also

• Neuropsychology
• Rehabilitation (neuropsychology)
• Traumatic brain injury
• Stroke