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Plateau: Is My Recovery from Brain Injury Over

February 29, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material busts the myth of a person’s recovery plateauing after a brain injury and explains how the environment can have a positive or negative impact. Frasca, D., Tomaszczyk, J., McFadyen, B.J., & Green, R.E.(2013). Traumatic brain injury and post-acute decline: what role does environmental enrichment play? A scoping review. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 7. […]
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Driving Readiness Self Assessment and Considerations

January 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Use the following self-rating questions related to barriers to return to driving to assess self-awareness of limitations and guide discussion about aids, devices, and/or strategies that can assist with working toward the goal of operating a vehicle again. Coleman, R.D., Rapport, L.J., Ergh, T.C., Hanks, R.A., Ricker, J.H., & Millis, S.R. (2002). Predictors of driving […]
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Refilling Medications

January 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This therapy material works on skills required for refilling medications.
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2024 Weekly Calendars

January 3, 2024 by Megan Berg.
Weekly calendars to assist with orientation, planning, and organizing.
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Assigning Jobs as Part of Rehab Therapy

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource discusses the benefits of using assigned jobs during an individual’s rehab stay and gives examples of jobs that work well in the clinic.
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Daily Visual Schedule Templates

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
These templates allow patients to create a personal visual schedule for themselves. They can be daily reminders of what needs to be done or help with motivation for everyday tasks.
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ADL Storage Labels

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers simple and clear pictures for labeling spaces in the home (e.g. dresser full of clothes, kitchen drawers) to increase independence for clients with decreased memory.
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Remodeling Math Activity

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This therapy material works on mathematical calculation skills through a home remodeling lens. This material is intended to be a higher level cognitive challenge.
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Delayed Recall Visual Memory Activity

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material addresses delayed recall with visual memory using a storytelling strategy. Video on how to use this resource: Magliano, J. P., Larson, A. M., Higgs, K., & Loschky, L. C. (2016). The relative roles of visuospatial and linguistic working memory systems in generating inferences during visual narrative comprehension. Memory & Cognition, 44, 207-219.
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