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| involves the highest level of human cognitive ability. It is possible to have a language impairment and still have intact executive functions. |
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| 7 types of Executive Functions |
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| Planning, Sequencing, accomplishing goal-directed behavior, Maintaining flexibility, problem solving, reasoning, using judgement |
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| What abilities are included in visual perception? |
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| discriminate, analyze,recognize, interpret visual stimuli, visually construct using eye-hand coordination |
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| Why is it important to test a patient's visual fields? |
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| the patient’s visual fields must be assessed to rule-out hemianopsia and visual inattention |
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| Language is a system of symbols used to functionally communicate. It involves the use of spoken, written, manual, or other symbol systems to convey one’s thoughts for expression or reception of information. |
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| What are common communication modes |
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| Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are common communication modes. Sign language, gestures, drawings, and picture symbols may also be used to communicate |
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