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\u201cAbout half of all people with multiple sclerosis have some degree of problem at some time with aspects of thinking – memory, attention span or concentration. \u2026. Many people may not recognise cognitive symptoms as an aspect of their MS and they can arise early in the course of the condition although the greater the disease duration and severity the more likely problems are to occur\u201d. MS Trust \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span>
\nTalking Mats is one tool which can help people recognise any problems they may be having. It also provides a sensitive way for people to discuss these issues and plan ways to manage their situation.
\nWe have developed a range of topics which encompass virtually all aspects of a person\u2019s life
\nInsert mind map
\nThe Learning and Thinking<\/strong> topic is particularly relevant. The following is an example of a Talking Mat done with Stella who has MS and lives at home with her husband and 3 children.
\nTop Scale Used: Managing: Need some help: Not managing<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"MS<\/a><\/p>\n

Stella began by putting most of the option symbols between the Managing<\/b> and Need some help<\/b> columns. However as more symbols were presented, she took time and thought about each symbol more carefully and changed her mind about many of them.<\/p>\n

She said that using Talking Mats helped her realise that she was having some problems. On completion of the mat, she showed it to her husband and together they discussed practical ways of ways of managing her difficulties.<\/p>\n

There are a further 12 topics in the Health and Well-being resource that can be helpful to people with MS. these are available either on our app<\/span><\/span><\/a> or as Talking Mats original<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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