Cognitive and Language Impairments in ALS & ALS-FTD: Signs & Strategies

Thursday, September 24 at 12 p.m. CT

In this webinar, Marie Saxon, MS, CCC-SLP will review the most commonly observed cognitive and language symptoms in individuals with ALS and FTD, as well as their functional implications. Symptoms include reduced executive functioning, attention, memory, social cognition, and communication that can impact decision making, safety, and interpersonal connection. She will review potential signs of cognitive and language impairments that would be reason to utilize supportive strategies or seek additional support. Lastly, Marie will review practical strategies and tools that can be employed now to support increased independence and participation in meaningful activities. 

The Les Turner ALS Foundation is proud to offer this webinar at no cost to the ALS community. Thank you to Biogen & Shionogi for sponsoring this webinar. 

About the Speaker: Marie Saxon, MS, CCC-SLP

Marie Saxon, MS, CCC-SLP is a Senior Speech Language Pathologist at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, Illinois. She works with patients at both inpatient and outpatient levels of care, specializing in cognitive-communication evaluation and treatment. Prior to becoming a speech-language pathologist, Marie worked as a Research Coordinator at the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. She also holds a master's degree in psychological and brain sciences from Villanova University.