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ACRM Cognitive
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Cancer Rehabilitation
Amy Maguire, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Byram Ozer, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Oncology and Neurology
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center - Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia
Amy Maguire, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Massachusetts General Hospital
Jessica Engle, DO
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia
Kathleen Van Dyk, PhD
Assistant Professor
UCLA - Semel Institute
Los Angeles, California
Christina Weyer Jamora, PhD, CBIST
Director, ZSFG Neuropsychology Service
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Sherry Hite, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Manager
City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California
Robin M. Newman, OTD, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
Natalie Kelly, PhD, ABPP-CN
Clinical Neuropsychologist
City of Hope
Duarte, California
A critical aspect of cognitive rehabilitation in neuro-oncology is the higher likelihood that providers may need to incorporate end of life care. Cognitive rehabilitation specialists can play an important role in sustaining and improving quality of life and functioning during this critical period in patients’ lives. Delivering effective support can be simultaneously essential and quite challenging, however, including: cognitive and communication impairment, behavioral changes, environmental and mobility limitations, and the fundamental question of when and how to present such care. This symposium will highlight evidence-based intervention approaches, resources, and case examples across the lifespan, including pediatrics. The overall goal of this symposium is to outline the supportive role cognitive rehabilitation professionals can play during this sensitive phase, against the backdrop of shifting from a “recovery” mindset to one that focuses on maximizing quality of life and the patient’s personal sense of meaning.