Cognition

What are cognitive-communication disorders?

A cognitive-communication disorder is a broad term to describe any aspect of communication that is affected by disruption of thinking. Communication may be verbal or nonverbal and includes listening, speaking, gesturing, reading and writing in all domains of language.

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Cognition includes processes such as:

Individuals with cognitive-communication difficulties often struggle with:

Given the high incidence and prevalence of cognitive-communication disorders and their potentially serious consequences—including negative impacts on social, academic and vocational success—appropriate preventive efforts, assessment, diagnosis and management are critical.

Make An Appointment

An individual can be referred to the Munroe-Meyer Institute by a physician or other health care professional, school district, social service agency or family member.

Most appointments are scheduled through the Patient Information Office.

Call 402-559-6418


Toll Free
1-800-656-3937 ext. 402-559-6418

Dial 911 for emergency.

Appointment information

VISITOR POLICY UPDATE

Effective August 26, 2021, due to the increase in regional transmission of COVID-19 in the community, MMI will follow Nebraska Medicine's guidelines and allow only one caregiver per patient at appointments. Masks continue to be required within MMI regardless of vaccination status.

Special circumstances should be discussed with the provider prior to check-in. Call our patient information office at 402-559-6418 with questions.
 
Beginning Jan. 10, 2022, cloth masks should no longer be used in UNMC facilities. Surgical masks should be used instead and are available to MMI patients, families and visitors at the main entrance and patient check-in desks. Thank you for your understanding and for working with us to keep you and our community safe!

WE'VE MOVED

On April 12, 2021, all services transitioned to our new building, located in Aksarben Village near the University of Nebraska at Omaha Scott Campus.

New Address:
6902 Pine St. | Omaha, NE 68106

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