26 Apr How to support employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder
If the appropriate considerations and accommodations are made, employees with autism can very often thrive in their jobs....
17 Apr Language exercises for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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in Autism, Cognitive Stimulation, Language, Learning Disabilities, Social Cognition, Speech and Language Pathology
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) typically experience challenges with communication and social skills. Completing language exercises with an SLP is one way to address these challenges....
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....
03 Feb 3 ways that pets can improve cognitive health for older adults
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in Adults, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Depression, Healthy Aging, Memory, Seniors
Whether you’re a cat or a dog person, here’s some good news! A recent study shows that owning pets improve cognitive health for adults over the age of 65. ...
30 Jan Research shows that cognitive stimulation may alleviate cognitive decline in older adults
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in Adults, Age Related, Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Healthy Aging, Memory, Neuroscience, Seniors
More and more research is showing the benefits of cognitive stimulation. A new study shows the benefits of cognitive games in mitigating cognitive decline in older adults....
27 Jan Digital exercises to improve processing speed
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in ADHD, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Stroke, TBI
Here are a few of the best exercises to work on processing speed....
30 Dec Areas Of Cognition to Work On in the New Year
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in ADHD, Aphasia, Autism, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Depression, Digital Tools, Language, Memory, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke, TBI, Telehealth, Therapy Tips
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to enter into a new mindset and achieve goals that improve your life. Why not help your clients set goals to improve their cognition this year? Setting goals...
23 Dec The Key Differences Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s
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in Alzheimer's Disease, Areas of Cognition, Cognitive Conditions, Dementia, Healthy Aging, Memory, Misc, Neuroscience, Seniors
There is a common misconception that dementia and Alzheimer’s are two separate conditions, however this isn’t exactly the case. ...
16 Dec How to Help Students Cope With Visual Overstimulation in the Classroom
Visual overstimulation occurs when one’s surroundings are too visually stimulating, causing overwhelm and distraction....
14 Dec How to Help Kids Cope with Visual Overstimulation During the Holidays
Visual overstimulation occurs when one’s surroundings are too visually hectic and cause feelings of overwhelm and distractedness. Overstimulation can happen to anyone, though it is prevalent among people with autism or ADHD. ...