Is your cognition impacting your conversations?

Let’s take a look at…

• Memory

• Processing

• Attention

• Executive Function

• Problem Solving

How can our memory impact our communication?

Forgetting:

• important details, names, events

• what the other person has said

can disrupt the flow of a conversation and make it difficult to contribute meaningfully to discussions.

How can our attention impact our communication?

If we have difficulty focusing/paying attention, we might

• miss cues, questions or important details in a conversation

• have difficulty changing topics

• seem disengaged or uninterested in a conversation

How can our processing impact our communication?

If we need extra time to process information, we may

• take longer to respond to others

• have difficulty following a group conversation

• need others to repeat themselves often

How can our executive function impact our communication?

Executive functioning helps up plan, organise and make decisions. If this is impaired, we may struggle to

• organise and express our thoughts logically

• keep track of ideas

• give instructions or tell a story in correct order

How can our problem solving impact our communication?

Impaired problem solving can affect our ability to

• make decisions in a conversation

• form appropriate responses to questions

• resolve misunderstandings with others

• understand social/emotional cues

So… how is your cognition impacting your communication? Is this something you would like support with? If so, reach out to our team!