Inability to interact in conversation or watch television 2. Inability to work effectively, read a newspaper Participation Restrictions - 1. Social and vocational restrictions Treatment is focused on improving social and community communication and limiting activity limitations and participation restrictions. The focus has shifted from addressing impairments to addressing participation restrictions and improving the quality of life. It is multidisciplinary and primarily involves the services of a Speech Language Pathologist .
Treatment designed for specific impairments uses repetition and drill to improve a patients talk.
Participation restrictions involves group therapy sessions and aims to have the patient communicate better and also includes training of the partner to bolster communication. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.