Cognitive Disability

“Cognitive” refers to “brain” or “functions of the brain.” A disability in this broad category can involve memory processes, day-to-day functioning, language abilities, impairments, etc. which are all rooted in the brain. Cognitive disabilities can be placed in several different categories, all dependent on the age of the person affected and any outlying circumstances.

Cognitive disabilities can include:

  • Specified learning disorders, including:
    • Dyslexia
    • Autism Spectrum Disorders
    • ADHD
    • Dysgraphia
    • Dyscalculia
    • Aphasia or Dysphasia
    • Dyspraxia
  • Neurodegenerative diseases, such as:
    • Alzheimer’s and dementia
    • Huntington’s disease
    • Parkinson’s disease
  • Brain injuries, caused from:
    • Trauma
    • Strokes, or other circumstances

Treatment methods for cognitive disabilities

Because of the broad range of cognitive disabilities, as well as the age range of individuals affected by them, there are numerous treatments available including:

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy encourages clients to accept the difficulties and misfortunes of life. Clients learn coping techniques to not dwell on negative emotions by staying in the present.
  • Behaviour therapy tends to view human beings and behaviour with the assumption that humans are a product of their sociocultural conditioning and environment, looking at the current problems and the factors influencing them and emphasizes behaviour changes more than the underlying unconscious processes.
  • Person Centered Therapy differs from more traditional therapeutic approaches in the belief that, while the therapist has expertise in many areas, the client is the expert on themselves and their lived experiences. People are essentially trustworthy and have a vast potential for understanding themselves while also being able to ultimately resolve their own problems when guided properly.

Insight Psychological begins this process by having one of our trained therapists conduct an assessment to determine the best course of action.

What will I get out of treatment with Insight Psychological?

Treatment can include strategies to manage the symptoms of the cognitive disability as well as to combat any psychological effects of the disorder such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, etc.

NOTE: If you are caring for someone with a cognitive impairment, we can support you as the stress of this situation can also take a toll on caregivers. Learn more here.

Please contact one of our several Alberta offices for more information.

Brooke Hendricks

Edmonton South, Online

Adults, Assessments

Loriann Quinlan

Edmonton South, Edmonton West, Online

Adults, Seniors

Brandi Enns

Edmonton South, Online

Adults, Adolescents (13-17), Families, Couples, LGBTQ community, Sexuality, Assessments

Sabrina Brady

Edmonton Central, Edmonton North, Online

Adults, Adolescents (13-17), Seniors, Couples, LGBTQ community, Sexuality, Assessments

Karla Buchholz

Edmonton South, Online

Adults, Adolescents (13-17), Seniors, Families, Couples, LGBTQ community, Sexuality

Terri Mulveney

Edmonton South, Online

Adults, Children (3-5), Children & Youth (6-12), Adolescents (13-17), LGBTQ community

Nikesha Deenoo

Edmonton South, Online

Adults, Adolescents (13-17), Seniors, Sexuality

Nicole Donovan

Edmonton South, Online, Sherwood Park

Adults, Children & Youth (6-12), Adolescents (13-17)

Kathryn Maier

Edmonton North, Online

Adults, Children (3-5), Children & Youth (6-12), Adolescents (13-17), Families, Assessments

Cody Cobler

Edmonton North, Online

Adults, Children & Youth (6-12), Adolescents (13-17), Families, LGBTQ community

Dawn Doucet Banting

Edmonton South, Online

Adults, Children (3-5), Children & Youth (6-12), Adolescents (13-17), Seniors, Families, Couples, LGBTQ community

Chantelle Owen

Edmonton South, Edmonton Central, Online, Edmonton West

Adults, Adolescents (13-17), Families, Couples, LGBTQ community, Sexuality

Luke Suelzle

Edmonton South, Online, Edmonton Central

Adults, Adolescents (13-17), Families, Couples, Sexuality

Kim Phua

Edmonton North, Online

Adults, Adolescents (13-17), Seniors, Families, Couples, LGBTQ community, Sexuality, Assessments

Dr. Hendriatta Wong

Corporate Services

Shirley Leonard

Corporate Services

Shaheel Hooda

Corporate Services

Lisa Standeven

Corporate Services

Tara-Lee Goerlitz

Corporate Services

At this time, Insight Psychological does not have therapists who specialize in this specific area, but that doesn’t mean we can’t help you! Please contact us to talk with our Intake Personnel to find a therapist that is a good fit for you and your unique circumstances.