17 Jul Helping Kids Build Healthy Habits
Beginning healthy habits as kids may make it easier to continue them as an adult. If you work with kids, you can help shape positive habits!...
21 Jun How to Support a Loved One in Cognitive Therapy
Posted at 00:00h
in Aphasia, Apraxia, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Cognitive Stimulation, Cognitive Therapy, Dementia, Depression, friendship, Health, Highlight, Learning Disabilities, love, Medical Conditions, Misc, Psychosis, Stroke, TBI
Going through cognitive therapy can be difficult and frustrating for patients, but it can be incredibly rewarding. Supporting a loved one in cognitive therapy can be very helpful in their recovery....
12 Jun Should I Say “Person With Autism” Or “Autistic Person”?
Posted at 00:00h
in Autism, Education, Learning Disabilities, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology
You may have heard different answers concerning the correct way to refer to people within the autistic community. Is the correct term person with autism, or autistic person?...
17 Apr Language exercises for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Posted at 00:00h
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
Posted at 00:00h
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
Posted at 00:00h
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?...
22 Feb What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
Posted at 00:00h
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? ...
27 Jan Digital exercises to improve processing speed
Posted at 00:00h
in ADHD, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Stroke, TBI
Processing speed refers to the amount of time it takes for a person to understand and respond to stimuli around them. Here are a few of the best exercises to improve processing speed....
25 Jan Why you should limit the number of exercises available to your patients
Posted at 00:00h
in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Cognitive Stimulation, Cognitive Therapy, Digital Tools, Education, Learning Disabilities, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Product Features, Professions, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Therapy Tips
When using HappyNeuron Pro, you have the option of limiting cognitive exercises visible to your patient. In fact, this is recommended! ...