What treatment is available for individuals with right hemisphere brain damage?

A person with right hemisphere brain damage should see a speec

h-language pathologist (SLP), a professional trained to work with people with communication disorders, in addition to his or her doctor.

The SLP will work with the person and develop a treatment plan designed to improve his or her cognitive-communication abilities.

How can I communicate more effectively with a person with right hemisphere brain damage?

Ask questions and use reminders to keep the individual on topic
Avoid sarcasm, metaphors, etc., when speaking to the individual
Provide a consistent routine every day
Break down instructions to small steps and repeat directions as needed
Decrease distractions when communicating
Provide appropriate supervision to ensure the person's safety
Stand to the person's right side and place objects to the person's right if he or she is experiencing left-side neglect

What causes right hemisphere brain damage?

The causes of right hemisphere brain damage include the following:
infection/illness
stroke
surgery
traumatic brain injury (TBI)
tumor