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Three Stages of Creating a New Memory

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Attention and memory impairments are common cognitive deficits following brain injury. This resource describes how these two skills relate and the three stages of memory, encoding, storage, and retrieval.
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The Role of the Insula in the Brain

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The insula is the underrated part of the brain unknown to many. It is responsible for many vital pieces of our daily activities such as our self-awareness, emotions, some senses, contributes to motor control, and complex speech. This handout provides knowledge about this important part of the brain.
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The Patellar Reflex

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout breaks down this classic test of the nervous system and is a resource for both clinicians as well as patients.
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The Lighthouse Strategy for Visual Scanning Training

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource is an educational tool to improve visual scanning through the use of the lighthouse strategy. Research has found that implementation of this strategy with individuals who experience unilateral neglect improved safety and performance with route-finding, as well as with problem-solving tasks.
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Task Analysis as an Intervention

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource offers a sample for task analysis, as well as a blank template with provided examples or the option to create your own.  
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Table Setting Task for Unilateral Neglect

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource uses table setting as a scanning and balance treatment for those with unilateral neglect. Offers education in scanning and a visual guide with a sample table setting for a patient to follow.
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Strategies for Improving Unilateral Neglect

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout includes 12 specific strategies to improve unilateral neglect. It is designed for therapists helping patients trial various strategies in order to establish which ones work successfully for them on an individual basis.
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