Neuroplasticity: How Our Brains Learn, Change and Adapt over the Life Span
A Fall 2024 Emeritus Society Food for Thought LunchCost:
$ 20.00 per personDuration:
1hAbout this experience
A special lunchtime event that includes an engaging lecture and boxed lunch.
Do you know what it takes to change your brain? Neuroplasticity includes cellular changes in the brain that can support our behavior by allowing our brains to learn and adapt. In this talk, we will discuss ten principles of neuroplasticity. These principles, frequently implemented in speech, occupational and physical rehabilitation, can be used to maximize the brain’s ability to function efficiently and support new learning throughout the lifespan. Additionally, we will discuss common myths about the brain in relation to the principles of neuroplasticity (e.g., brain games).
Your Host
Jessica Obermeyer, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her area of specialization is acquired adult neurogenic language disorders. Dr. Obermeyer teaches courses on the neurology of speech, language and hearing and acquired cognitive and linguistic disorders. Dr. Obermeyer’s research interests include discourse production in aphasia, treatment efficacy, and the cognitive requirements of language production. Prior to earning her doctorate, she worked as a speech language pathologist in a variety of clinical settings where she specialized in assessment and treatment of adult neurogenic populations.