Title: Identify impairments and age-related changes that may affect communication.
Course: Physical/Occupational Therapy I (14060-I) > Section: Using Effective Communication in the Rehabilitative Environment

Identification should include the following impairments:

- Physical
- Cognitive
- Psychosocial
- Developmental

It should also include age-related changes across the life span, such as the following:

- Hearing loss
- Visual changes
- Memory function
- Dentation

Process/Skill Questions:

- What alternative communication skills are in place for patients with sensory impairments? Cognitive impairments?
- How can psychosocial impairments affect communication?
- How does the therapist’s approach to communication change to accommodate clients in various stages of the life span?