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Looking for cognitive resources to support an 18 year old in year 13, to aid his concentration and processing to help him with his studying.
I'd like some paperbased resources plus any more interactive cognitive resources.
Yet to complete full cognitive ax but likely needs help with concentration, processing speed, working memory, comprehension.
Any resource ideas?
Hi I would like to help elementary students who are failing behind, as my career. Do you think OT is the solution?
OT is a career that will give you many opportunities, including helping children. Your training and studies will equip you to support clients in all age groups who experience physical and mental challenges. The training is well-rounded to give you insights in all aspects of a person's life - we claim to be the professions who embraces a holistic approach to our clients' lives. If you only want to work with children at schools without an interest in the other areas of their lives or other age groups, you might consider special needs teaching.
Hi all. I found this presentation really informative and comprehensive! I'll likely review the video when treating patients with more marked cognitive deficits. The occupational therapist covers:
Cognitive and perceptual changes following stroke
The role of the OT in assessing and treating these problems
Strategies to help manage them
I hope you find it useful. Feel free to comment with other clips that have aided your practice! 🤓
Hi everyone. I've been meaning to put thoughts down on paper (well, keyboard!) for some time... As an OT working in neuro-rehab, two words arise frequently with other clinicians and patients: 'Neuroplasticity' and the concept of the recovery 'plateau'. As therapists, we are passionately driven by the former. Whereas the latter concept - that progress tails off after a period of time - is arguable, usually unhelpful and very often not due to the patient themselves. My new article explains why we 'love and loathe' these two words respectively. Take a read here (open access on the Hub):
Rehabilitation: Neuroplasticity and challenging the Recovery 'Plateau'
OT Circles Engager
Hey there Sam. With consent, I'm passing on list of recommendations provided by Katherine Anderson, via our Facebook group:
1) To address executive functioning skills research the ADHD written protocols available now - as they address executive functioning often impacted with TBIs.
2) Have him set up a daily task schedule - so the student's ADLs are done routinely. Supporting rest breaks, exercise and meal times.
3) Limits on screen time.
4) Consider blue tint glasses to reduce strain on eyes. Palming ex can be good if vision was impacted - to reduce eye strain.
5) Adaptive equipment - voice to text if typing is slow or still difficult. One handed keyboard if hemiplegia impacting ability to type with both hands.
5) Menu planning - to ensure good nutrition intake and fluid intake. Exercise and nutrition are as important if not more important than the rest to continue decreased brain inflammation and healing.
6) Sleep hygiene - check in to ensure he is sleeping well and address with the above as needed. Consider a grounding sheet - check them out on Amazon.
He may not need all of these but worth a consideration.