Cognitive issues or impairments are not limited to specific medical conditions or illness. Common symptoms of cognitive impairment include:
- Memory problems
- Visual issues
- Behavioural changes including mood swings, increased agitation
- Difficulties with completing everyday tasks
- Trouble learning new things
- Difficulties with speech and language (using appropriate words)
- Difficulties in comprehension (written or verbal information)
- Difficulties with decision-making, planning and judgement skills
- Problems with attention and concentration
- Visual-spatial skills
Symptoms of cognitive issues may indicate an underlying medical problem, which may be temporary or permanent. Our Driver Trained OTs assess people with a variety of conditions, including:
- Brain injuries
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Dementia
- Stroke
- Mental health conditions
- Autism, Asperger’s syndrome and other developmental disorders
- Intellectual disability
- Cerebral palsy
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a medical condition, or is showing symptoms of cognitive impairment, contact us now on 0406541485 to book an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment.
