10 Apr How learning a new language changes the brain
It turns out that learning a new language changes the brain! Let’s take a look at the interesting effects on the brain that come from speaking a second language....
05 Apr What are the different types of aphasia?
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in Aphasia, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Language, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke
Aphasia is a language impairment typically caused by a stroke or other brain injury. It can affect both the understanding and production of speech and language....
03 Apr Cognitive tips for building new habits
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in Adults, Exercise, Food, Health, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology
Building habits can help anyone to improve aspects of their life. They can be beneficial for anyone living with a cognitive condition....
31 Mar How does laughter affect cognition?
Laughter has an important role in our lives. It often helps to improve mood and can even help relationships last longer. But how does laughter affect cognition specifically? Let’s take a look at the research!...
06 Mar How taking a walk may improve social cognition
Research suggests that physical activity has a strong connection with our social cognition. How much does exercise improve social cognition?...
03 Mar How to Help Patients Improve Sustained Attention
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in ADHD, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Learning Disabilities, mindfulness, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Stroke, TBI
You may have patients who struggle with different types of attention. One that proves difficult for many people is maintaining sustained attention. In this article, we'll discuss how to improve sustained attention skills....
27 Feb 8 tips for better communication with patients
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in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Cognitive Stimulation, Group Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Therapy Tips
Research shows that a positive relationship between patient and clinician can improve therapy outcomes. How can clinicians improve communication with patients?...
24 Feb How do video games affect cognition?
With the ever-growing popularity of video games, there have been concerns about how they affect cognition, particularly for children and teens. Some primary concerns are whether video games may cause behavioral issues such as increased...
22 Feb What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
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in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Education, Group Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Telehealth
There are different types of motivation, and understanding them can give us a lot of insight into our own behaviors and emotions, as well as those of patients....
20 Feb Does social media impact brain development for kids and adolescents?
Social media has become more popular than ever. Many kids are frequently online, which worries some parents, teachers, and clinicians. You may wonder, can social media impact brain development for kids and adolescents? ...