Cape Cognition provides Medicolegal Speech Therapy and speech-language assessment in Cape Town for individuals presenting with communication and cognitive-linguistic difficulties following injury, illness, or psychological trauma. Assessments are conducted using structured, evidence-based methods, with reporting designed for legal use where required.
Scope of Assessment
Medicolegal speech-language assessments evaluate communication functioning and its impact on daily life, academic performance, and occupational capacity. This may include:
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Language assessment
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Cognitive communication assessment
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Expressive and receptive language difficulties
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Processing and comprehension difficulties
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Functional communication in real-world contexts
Medicolegal Reporting
Reports are structured to address specific legal questions and are written in a clear and defensible format. Where appropriate, findings are integrated with neuropsychological and psychological assessment data to provide a comprehensive understanding of functioning.
These assessments are commonly requested in cases involving:
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Traumatic brain injury
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Stroke and neurological conditions
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Developmental language disorders
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Educational disputes
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Personal injury claims
