Cognitive Communication Disorders in Adults – Assessment & Treatment in the Community

About this event

This professional development event for Speech Pathologists offers a comprehensive exploration of adult cognitive-communication disorders, from assessment to intervention. You’ll gain practical skills, review current guidelines, and learn how to implement a multidisciplinary approach. Plus, you’ll connect with other speech pathologists and engage in valuable case discussions.

This in-person workshop will be held on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, from 9am to 1pm (Melbourne) and promises to be an engaging and valuable opportunity to gain learning and practical knowledge of Cognitive Communication Assessment and Treatment.

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Areas Covered

Here’s what we’ll cover in the workshop

  • Understand and explore the difference between cognitive and social communication disorders
  • Review current guidelines for cognitive rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury
  • Examine a range of assessment tools and intervention strategies
  • Analyse various discourse profiles and principles of treatment
  • Develop goal setting for therapy using case study examples
  • Apply learnings to a client from your caseload

What You Will Gain

  • Acquire practical, clinically relevant skils and applicable strategies to enhance your daily practice
  • Discover the latest research, evidence, and best-practice guidelines in cognitive-communication disorders.
  • Learn about updated assessment tools and cutting-edge intervention techniques
  • Participate in valuable case discussions and share experiences with other professionals
  • Improve your confidence and ability to assess and manage adult cognitive-communication disorders in community settings

Who Should Attend

This is an ideal workshop for Speech Pathologists working with adults in community and outpatient services to gain practical, clinically relevant skills, deepen ABI knowledge through case discussions and master a range of assessment and intervention tools.

Your Presenter

Matthew Fong is a Speech Pathologist at Independent Rehabilitation Services with expertise in a range of neurological conditions, including Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, and Aphasia, and a strong interest in social communication and aphasia therapy.

His passion lies in supporting clients to achieve functional communication goals that enable them to participate in meaningful activities and improve their quality of life, whether it’s returning to work, public speaking, or social interaction.

Matthew’s commitment to improving communication extends beyond individual therapy having established the ABI Social Group at IRS and his current position as Speech Pathology Clinical Lead and Mental Health First Aider.

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Details

Date: Thursday 12 June 2025, 9am to 1pm (Melbourne)

Location: Independent Rehabilitation Services, 239 Koornang Road, Carnegie Victoria 3163.

Transport: Free parking is available or a 12 minute walk from Carnegie Railway Station.

Registration Fees: $250

What’s Included

Tea and coffee on arrival, morning tea and all workshop materials.

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Enquiries

For registration enquiries, please contact help@independent-rehab.com.au.