Neurodiversity Insight
Stroke Awareness
Post-stroke cognition varies with lesion location. Testing clarifies which domains need support so therapy can be targeted.
Common cognitive changes after stroke
Strokes affecting the left hemisphere often impair language; right-hemisphere strokes can disturb spatial awareness or insight. Frontal strokes may affect organization, initiation, or emotional regulation. Even “mild” strokes can cause fatigue and slowed thinking that interfere with work or driving.
Why assessment matters
Neuropsychological testing reveals the precise domains impacted and those that remain resilient:
- Guides the speech/OT/PT team in focusing exercises.
- Helps families understand why routines feel harder even when motor recovery is strong.
- Provides documentation for return-to-work planning, disability, or driving evaluations.
Supporting long-term recovery
Recommendations may include adaptive technology, structured scheduling, visual scanning strategies, or psychotherapy to address adjustment. We also discuss vascular risk reduction—blood pressure control, sleep apnea treatment, exercise—because brain health is whole-body health.