An exploration of UK speech and language therapists' treatment and management of functional communication disorders: A mixed-methods online survey

• Published in: International journal of language & communication disorders
• Main Authors: McKenzie, Kirsty, Hilari, Katerina, Behn, Nicholas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 17.09.2024
• Subjects: neuropsychology; assessment; speech and language therapists; intervention; acquired; adults

Functional Communication Disorders (FCDs) are one specific presentation of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). FND is characterised by neurological symptoms, such as sensory and motor symptoms, which are not explained by neurological disease. Speech and language therapists (SLTs) have expertise...