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1Towson State University, Towson, MD, USA.
Abstract:
In a rapidly evolving field such as Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT), it is important for practitioners to be fully acquainted with the history and efficacy of their discipline. This review traces the development of Cognitive Rehabilitation over the past century and describes the status of CRT today. The authors describe various methods of Cognitive Remediation that are in current use along with several developmental issues that have influenced the field over the years. Other issues such as the efficacy of CRT and who these techniques are designed to help are also addressed. The conclusion is that Cognitive Remediation has developed to the point where it can now provide efficacious treatment for a variety of different cognitive disorders.
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