When you meet a patient with neurologic and cognitive symptoms that aren’t the result of a structural change in the brain – as in Functional Cognitive Disorders (FCD) – how exactly do you help?
Functional cognitive disorders are as complex and varied as the name sounds.
Patients with FCD in the setting of functional neurological disorders (FND) often report a constellation of cognitive symptoms. These usually include memory deficits, word retrieval problems, and decreased attention that negatively impact everyday life.
And now we have a helpful resource all about FCD for the SLP: “Understanding and Treating Functional Cognitive Disorder (FCD)” by Jennifer Freeburn, M.S., CCC-SLP!
Inside, you’ll find information on assessment, differential diagnosis, goal-setting, and treatment strategies that can be used to best support your patients with FCD.
Interested in exploring what’s known about this rare diagnosis – and how you can help patients with FCD find relief?
Members can access the PDF for this resource on the MedSLP Collective in the Resource Library at: https://medslpcollective.com/understanding-and-treating-functional-cognitive-disorder-fcd/
Get access to the PDF for this resource and other resources and Continuing Education Courses with a MedSLP Collective Membership! https://medslpcollective.com
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