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Postoperative cognitive dysfunction ( POCD) is a decline in cognitive function (especially in memory and executive functions) that may last from 1–12 months after surgery, or longer. [1] In some cases, this disorder may persist for several years after major surgery. [2] POCD is distinct from emergence delirium.
Improve verbal fluency. Clinical trials have found that music therapy can improve language and verbal skills in people with dementia. Singing, songwriting, and reading lyrics to songs all helped ...
For this reason, nonmedication management is preferred when possible. Nonmedication treatment for dementia can include: physical and occupational therapy. psychotherapy. relaxation techniques ...
Hyperlexia is characterized by high-level reading skills, but other communication delays may be present at the same time. Learn about the signs, diagnosis, and treatment of hyperlexia.
During this stage of Alzheimer’s, these therapeutic activities may be helpful: Cognitive (thinking) activities. Things like trivia, word searches (puzzles), and card and board games. Physical ...
Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is a structured program for groups of people with mild to moderate dementia. At meetings, the group does mentally engaging activities, like talking about ...
Classic autism, also known as childhood autism, autistic disorder, (early) infantile autism, infantile psychosis, Kanner's autism, Kanner's syndrome, or (formerly) just autism, is a neurodevelopmental condition first described by Leo Kanner in 1943. It is characterized by atypical and impaired development in social interaction and communication ...
Relationship development intervention is a family-based treatment program for children with ASD. This program is based on the belief that the development of dynamic intelligence (the ability to think flexibly, take different perspectives, cope with change and process information simultaneously) is key to improving the quality of life of ...