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Visual Scanning + Language Task

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This language task features 48 word squares that correlate to 48 single written word cards. The task is designed for speech-language pathologists working with people who have therapy goals related to word-finding, single word functional reading, and visual-spatial matching. Great for SLP-OT and SLP-PT co-treats!
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The Visual Fields and the Brain

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout outlines the pathway of the visual fields as they travel from the light rays entering the eyeball to the occipital lobe at the back of the brain. This helps clarify why certain left or right brain injuries will have different kinds of field cuts on the same or opposite sides of the brain, depending on location of damage.
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Left Neglect

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes what left neglect is, what its symptoms are, the risks associated with this condition, and a small collection of treatment options and strategies. The handout includes visuals to help describe the type of brain lesions that cause visual neglect.
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Gaze Stabilization Progression

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This intervention piece outlines exercise techniques to lessen the impact of dizziness and to improve visual focus in people with vestibular hypofunction.
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Visually Processing a Space in 2D and 3D

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This 3-stage therapy task moves from easy to difficult, challenging the ability to perceive two-dimensional and three-dimensional spatial concepts. Designed to address left neglect/hemi-spatial neglect, visuo-spatial processing, calculation, working memory, and sequencing, this task is best suited for speech-language pathologists and other therapists working with people who have survived brain injuries and are in a rehabilitation setting. Includes answer key.
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Brain Craft

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This leisure-based intervention addresses bilateral fine motor coordination, executive functioning, attention, and visual perceptual skills while providing brain education and encouraging creativity. It is a fun way to work with clients who have survived brain injury or stroke, while addressing important functional skills. This activity has graded options for implementation based on time constraints or functional ability of the client.
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Visual Alternating Attention Task

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The classic task that asks patients to alternate their attention between letters and numbers. In this case, the letters and numbers are color coded.
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