Here are five things you may not think of before neck surgery, from the perspective of a speech-language pathologist who is undergoing neck surgery. Free DIRECT download: Resources for neck surgery…
Category: <span>Think (cognition)</span>
Using a memory notebook is an evidence-based external memory strategy for people who have acquired brain injury. (A memory notebook is not to be confused with a memory book. They…
Many of my clients want to improve short-term memory but have trouble practicing on their own. I made this step-by-step worksheet to help them practice when I’m not there. The…
More than half of adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) develop cognitive impairment. Here you can learn about three evidence-based ways to treat cognition in MS. Fast facts about cognition in…
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, cognitive decline occurs in 50-60% of people living with multiple sclerosis. Research suggests that it’s possible to improve cognition in multiple sclerosis. People…
In this post, I’m sharing a quick and easy memory exercise. Use this 2-minute video and these fill-in-the-blank sentences to challenge yourself or your patient to improve short term memory.…
Many of my patients want to improve auditory memory, or memory for what they hear. They complain that they can’t remember recent conversations. Some report they no longer enjoy watching…
Use this easy calendar exercise to address reading, writing, auditory comprehension, verbal expression, and cognitive-communication skills. Here you’ll find 40 questions that you can use directly or as a starting…
Write better cognitive goals by working with your patient to identify the real-life skills and activities they want to improve with speech therapy. Here are 54 ideas for cognitive therapy,…
Here are 60 quick exercises to help you improve working memory. Working memory is an important mental skill that helps us process information for immediate tasks and for long-term learning.…