TOPICS

ADHD

In this article, we will delve into effective strategies and practical tips to help manage sensory overload in adults and navigate challenging moments....

16 February 2024

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....

3 March 2023

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....

27 January 2023

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 together at the beginning of the year could help clients stay motivated and better understand their progress over time. Here are some of the areas of cognition that you can work on together using our digital program and/or worksheets....

30 December 2022

Visual overstimulation occurs when one’s surroundings are too visually stimulating, causing overwhelm and distraction....

16 December 2022

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. ...

14 December 2022

You may notice that packaging and delivering information slightly differently to your child with ADHD can result in better outcomes. Giving instructions can be one of those moments. ADHD affects executive function skills specifically the ability to plan and prioritize things so organizing your words clearly can help boost your daughter’s ability to follow instructions logically. Here are some effective strategies for giving clear instructions: ...

15 October 2022

All around the world, many college students encounter various social and academic problems. Among these problems is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. Students who are diagnosed or experience ADHD symptoms may struggle with other mental health concerns. Because of this, students may have difficulty navigating college and the new changes that come with it....

8 August 2022

Many experts including Dr. William Dodson estimate that children with ADHD on average receive 20,000 more negative messages than other children. The importance of giving praise can’t be overestimated. Kids with ADHD need our feedback to be motivating, inspiring, and loving. Think about praise as an underused condiment in the recipe of parenting. Take it off the shelf and pepper it into everything you do. Here are some examples of how to incorporate more specific, targeted praise for your ch...

19 November 2021

Natalie is back with some expert advice about how to work with patients who have both ADHD and a TBI. If you love this video you MUST check out her entire interview found in the expert interviews today! ...

7 July 2021

Working memory is a complex cognitive function that consists of three skills: reordering, updating, and dual processing incoming information. Clinical providers and researchers are trying to better understand which working components of working memory aren’t working in youth with ADHD, as youth with ADHD are likely to struggle academically and socially. A research study by Fosco et. al (2020) revealed that children with ADHD struggle most with reordering information, but not dual processing. ...

2 July 2021

Children with autism spectrum disorder may not get enough physical activity in their daily lives. Many physical activities that children at young ages engage in are team sports, such as soccer. Children with autism spectrum disorder may have difficulty handling competitiveness, learning strategies to participate effectively, and communicating and socializing with their peers. These difficulties can cause children with an autism spectrum disorder to avoid these kinds of activities and, in turn, n...

4 June 2021

Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists at Complex Injury Rehab - The Brain, Spine & Mental Health Clinic understand that. Heather and Ayushi, one of Heather's skilled OTs, sit down with Dustin and discuss how they approach brain injury. HOw they have redefined occupational therapy to help their clients get back on track and resume the occupations that bring them joy - both in their homes and remotely. ...

26 May 2021

Jessica McCabe is an adult who struggled with ADHD as a child into her adulthood. After battling the impacts of ADHD in her own life, she became an ADHD educator to help people living with ADHD as well as parents, friends, teachers, and other peers understand what ADHD is and how to help. Jessica has an active YouTube channel called HowtoADHD which she runs with the help of her husband who also has ADHD. ...

30 April 2021

ADHD impacts people throughout their lifespan. For children, ADHD can cause a child to have difficulty focusing during class, keeping track of assignments and their due dates, blurt out responses to questions before they have been completed, and talk excessively. ADHD can also impact children’s peer relationships. Children diagnosed with ADHD may engage in behaviors such as complaining, not following rules for activities, and not paying attention to peers in social settings. Despite pharmaceut...

21 April 2021

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more than just a behavior problem. Research has unveiled that genetic, environmental, and neuropsychological factors impact behaviors associated with the disorder. Here are the 5 most important things to know about ADHD. ...

1 April 2020

Aphasia

Explore how aphasia impacts verbal memory...

17 June 2024

When faced with challenges like aphasia, love can become even more profound....

29 May 2024

Explore how brain injury can affect language skills, and how rehabilitation and support may help rebuild these skills....

24 April 2024

In this blog post, we explore how emerging AI technology could make an impact on the lives of individuals with aphasia....

16 August 2023

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....

21 June 2023

Music can be a great tool for speech-language pathologists to use with clients....

5 May 2023

In this article, we’ll focus on why childhood aphasia occurs, the different types, and how it may be treated through cognitive therapy....

12 April 2023

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....

5 April 2023

In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, there are many activities that can help someone with stroke recovery. Physical therapy may be necessary for physical recovery, and equally important is exercising the brain. Here are some of the best ways to help the brain along when trying to overcome some of the cognitive effects of stroke....

23 January 2023

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to modify connections and change its activity in response to stimuli, basically “re-wiring” itself. So, what does this mean?...

9 January 2023

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 together at the beginning of the year could help clients stay motivated and better understand their progress over time. Here are some of the areas of cognition that you can work on together using our digital program and/or worksheets....

30 December 2022

Clinicians may want to work with clients on setting cognitive goals - these could be anything from feeling happier, to improving their attention or memory....

28 December 2022

Are you working with people that have aphasia? Here are three HappyNeuron Pro exercises for aphasia that you can use with your clients today!...

21 December 2022

Aphasia is a condition that reflects the loss of language. Depending on the nature of aphasia, a person may have trouble producing and/or understanding language. Some people with aphasia may not understand spoken language but are able to understand written language and vice versa. Everyone’s experience with aphasia is different and largely depends on the cause of the aphasia. Aphasia can be caused by experiencing a brain injury or a stroke. Primary progressive aphasia, which is a form of aphas...

30 November 2022

Aphasia is a common disorder resulting from a stroke that impairs a person’s ability to produce and understand language. Speech therapists often work with a person on verbal fluency and verbal memory skills. These elements are critical cognitive functions required for language. However, many overlook the need to work on auditory processing skills with individuals with aphasia. People with aphasia may have difficulty with one or more cognitive areas, such as auditory processing. Auditory proces...

6 July 2022

When someone has a stroke on the left side of their brain, they may have difficulty producing speech. This condition is known as Broca's aphasia. Many people encounter those with Broca's aphasia but do not understand what it is. In this blog post, we answer the question of “what is Broca's aphasia?”....

4 July 2022

Adults are able to utter about 120 words per minute and may make a speech error once out of every thousand words. If an adult experiences a stroke, they may develop a condition known as aphasia, which greatly reduces their ability to produce and understand language. Sometimes, people with aphasia may substitute words that are close to what they would like to say because they are unable to retrieve the right words. An untapped method of speech therapy is speed and accuracy training, which focuses...

11 August 2021

Aphasia commonly occurs after someone experiences a stroke. When a closed head injury occurs in the left hemisphere, a person may lose the ability to produce and understand language. Commonly, people think of aphasia as Broca’s aphasia, where a person may have difficulty producing language. However, someone may be able to speak fluently, but their speech may not make sense. This is another form of aphasia known as Wernicke’s aphasia. Oftentimes, people who have experienced a stroke will work...

9 August 2021

Language is one of the ways we communicate. It is one that when it is lost it is greatly missed. Kyra's background and work with executive function skills with the smart but struggling learner, has led her to a better understanding of the connection between the two. Language is complex and understanding the role that executive functions influence on it is important. ...

30 October 2020

If you answered no, then you may want to consider doing so to help you and your patient with aphasia get the most out of therapy. Why? It has been scientifically proven that treatment intensity and duration are the key ingredients to improving cognitive function, especially language for people with aphasia. Physical medicine and rehabilitation therapists apply these same principles to occupational and physical therapy for stroke patients. telepractice therapy for aphasia is successful becau...

7 August 2020

Aphasia is a loss of language, not a loss of intellect. Over 2 million Americans are living with aphasia as a result of a stroke, brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease. In this video, you can learn about the different kinds of aphasia and how they impact language. You can also show this video to your clients and client's caregivers to help them understand aphasia....

3 June 2020

Experiencing a stroke can result in many different kinds of cognitive conditions. The most well-known condition resulting from a stroke is called aphasia. Aphasia is the loss of language. Aphasia is a condition that can cause someone to not be able to communicate or comprehend language. In this blog post, we are going to explore the main types of aphasia. ...

1 June 2020

Speech-language pathologists (SLP’s) play a huge role in stroke rehabilitation. Strokes often cause aphasia. Aphasia can present as a loss of language or as having difficulty comprehending speech. SLP’s may help patients with stroke not only speak but understand language again. Here are 3 ways SLP’s can help stroke patients with language....

25 May 2020

Aphasia is a devastating result of a stroke that can impair a person’s ability to produce and understand language. Aphasia is life-changing, and routine tasks become challenging. Communication is a socially dependent skill and relies heavily on the language section of the brain. Because of this, many people with aphasia start to isolate and withdraw from society. Being unable to communicate or understand language after a stroke leaves many people feeling socially burdensome; it is in these ins...

13 May 2020

Autism

Learn about occupational therapy for autism...

2 August 2024

Learn what cognitive effects autism may have in children...

8 July 2024

Learn common cognitive effects of autism in adults...

5 July 2024

In this article, we will delve into effective strategies and practical tips to help manage sensory overload in adults and navigate challenging moments....

16 February 2024

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?...

12 June 2023

Occupational therapy can often be helpful to people with ASD. In this article, we'll explore occupational therapy exercises for autism....

22 May 2023

If the appropriate considerations and accommodations are made, employees with autism can very often thrive in their jobs....

26 April 2023

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....

17 April 2023

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 together at the beginning of the year could help clients stay motivated and better understand their progress over time. Here are some of the areas of cognition that you can work on together using our digital program and/or worksheets....

30 December 2022

Visual overstimulation occurs when one’s surroundings are too visually stimulating, causing overwhelm and distraction....

16 December 2022

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. ...

14 December 2022

Although you already have a wealth of knowledge from your studies, having additional websites, software, and books for further education and support will always be helpful. With this in mind, here are a few of our favorite resources for new SLP graduates!...

9 December 2022

Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child. In this Ted Talk, she explains how her brain works. Her visual processing helps her solve problems that a neurotypical brain cannot. She explains why we need different types of thinkers and how to encourage them. Understanding how different types of brains work is critical to better serve patients who may have gifts of their own. ...

30 April 2020

At the age of 25, Jac den Houting was diagnosed with autism. While many parents of children worry when their child is diagnosed with autism, Jac describes it as the best thing to ever happen to her. In this talk, Jac discusses how the concepts of neurodiversity, the social model of disability, and the double empathy problem connect with her personal experience. As an activist, Jac wants to challenge and help people reshape the way they think about autism. This talk was given at a TEDx event u...

22 April 2020

For years, caregivers and loved ones of someone with autism have been searching for an understanding as to why. Why does their child or loved why, function the way they do. Until recently, researchers and clinicians only had theories. With the advancements of modern imaging, researchers and clinicians now have scientific evidence to back up their theories. With the growing body of research available on autism, here are 3 things we’ve found to be most important to know about autism and the brai...

20 April 2020

Brain Health

Depression

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....

21 June 2023

You may know that going outdoors has a lot of cognitive benefits. But did you know about how sunlight affects cognition specifically?...

5 June 2023

What are the long term mental health and cognitive effects of war? What methods can help people work through these experiences and hopefully alleviate symptoms of trauma? We’ll explore these questions in this article, referencing studies that have explored these topics and found promising information....

1 May 2023

During the winter months, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is a mood condition similar to Depression, but it specifically occurs during a certain time of year, typically the winter....

17 February 2023

Many of us look to achieve specific goals with the idea that achievement will make us happy. However, data tells us a different story....

10 February 2023

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. ...

3 February 2023

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to modify connections and change its activity in response to stimuli, basically “re-wiring” itself. So, what does this mean?...

9 January 2023

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 together at the beginning of the year could help clients stay motivated and better understand their progress over time. Here are some of the areas of cognition that you can work on together using our digital program and/or worksheets....

30 December 2022

Clinicians may want to work with clients on setting cognitive goals - these could be anything from feeling happier, to improving their attention or memory....

28 December 2022

All around America, many individuals work through mental illness everyday. The National Institute of Mental Health stated that in 2019, around 20% of Americans dealt with mental illness. This equates to roughly 1 in 5 Americans, or 69.5 million people. Furthermore, there was shown to be a gender gap between seeking treatment. 50% of women with mental illnesses reported receiving treatment, but only 37% of men with mental illnesses said that they were receiving treatment. ...

15 June 2022

We have all experienced depression at some point in our lives. Depression is the “common cold” of mental illnesses, as many people experience depression for various reasons. Depression can be caused by experiencing challenging situations inherited through genes, or from a brain injury or stroke. Sometimes depression can linger, causing people to withdraw from friends and family, oversleep or experience insomnia, have little or no energy, experience physical pain, and to be short-tempered. Th...

11 February 2022

We know that mental health plays an important role in our physical and cognitive health in the present, but it also may impact us later in life. Depression is a common psychological disorder that everyone will experience at some point in their lifetime. However, chronic depression or long-lasting depression may have devastating effects to our cognitive health in our later years. In this blog post, we discuss whether depression can cause cognitive decline in old age....

4 February 2022

If you live in a place that has drastic changes in seasonal weather, you may be familiar with emotional changes that can come from getting less sunlight. ...

26 November 2021

Experiencing a stroke is a major life event. A stroke may cause someone to lose cognitive and physical abilities, such as not being able to communicate or use one side of their body. Depending on where the lesion occurs, some people may experience the inability to control their emotions which can cause them great distress. Depression post-stroke is very common, owing to different factors. In this blog post, we discuss the frequency, factors, and potential remedies for post-stroke depression. ...

18 August 2021

Professor Seligman has been teaching and studying psychology for many years. This Ted-talk is insightful and informative to anyone who wants to involve positive psychology in their practice. ...

22 March 2021

Mindfulness practices are those that help you find yourself within a present moment, experiencing the moment without judgment. Some people describe practicing mindfulness as a way to observe oneself in the present moment. Because hustle and bustle are commonplace in daily life, this can cause people to experience stress, difficulty focusing, sleeping problems, and emotional fluctuation. Mindfulness practices may help people decrease their stress, improve attention to present moments, improve sle...

17 March 2021

Did you know that education may protect against memory impairment related to depression in older women? One study in Korea by Lee, Park, & Chey (2018) studied 29 women with less than 6 years of formal education and 49 women with more than 6 years of formal education. All women in the study were between the ages of 65 and 87 years of age. In the study, all women were assessed for depression using the Geriatric Depression Scale, stress using the Perceived Stress Scale, and were cognitively asse...

12 March 2021

When people are depressed, many seek psychotherapy to work on the emotional symptoms and ailments from their depression. However, people with depression also experience cognitive problems. Common cognitive problems resulting from depression include difficulty paying attention, poor memory, and becoming easily distracted. These cognitive problems may interfere with activities of daily life, such as performing at work, which can cause a person to enter a negative cycle as a result of the impact of...

8 March 2021

Depression impacts individuals not only emotionally, but cognitively. Research has shown that people living with depression experience cognitive deficits. They may suffer with executive functioning, memory, attention, and processing speed deficits that can negatively impact their ability to function in their everyday lives. Further research suggests that working on cognitive skills may be helpful in improving cognitive functioning in people with depression. In this blog post, we discuss 3 cognit...

5 March 2021

Over the last decade, positive psychology has been given more attention for its practices that may be therapeutically beneficial in ameliorating depression. One such practice is mindfulness. Mindfulness practices involve helping the client focus on the present moment in a non-judgmental way. Some ways people practice mindfulness include meditation, yoga, and body awareness exercises. More therapists are looking for effective non-pharmaceutical interventions like mindfulness programs that can hel...

3 March 2021

Cognitive remediation therapy is a form of therapy that combines the practice of cognitive skills using digital cognitive therapy tools with hands-on practice that helps the client transfer practiced cognitive skills to the real world. Cognitive remediation therapy has become popular for the intervention of psychological disorders, particularly for major depressive disorder (MDD), as they can cause a person to experience cognitive impairment. In MDD patients, research has shown a decline in verb...

19 February 2021

Social connection is a human need. Many people struggle with social connection and are at risk of isolation. Social connection can decrease anxiety and depression, as well as foster improved physical and mental health for people. Dr. Ruddock discusses the importance and the impact of healthy social connection among families, neighbors, friends, loved-ones, and on the individual. ...

15 February 2021

Many children and adolescents experience depression. Symptoms of depression in children and adolescents include behavioral problems in school, changes in eating and sleeping habits, irritability, and lacking interest in things that typically bring joy. Cognitively, children battling depression may also have trouble with memory. In this blog post, we discuss how depression affects memory in children and adolescents. ...

12 February 2021

Both men and women will experience depression at some point in their lifetime, but men experience depression differently than what is included in the current diagnostic criteria. In this blog post, we discuss 5 things that you may not know about depression in men. ...

10 February 2021

Depression during the cold winter months is common for northern countries, particularly in the northern United States and Canada. Clinically, low vitamin D levels have been linked to depression. Researchers have found that vitamin D supplementation may ameliorate the symptoms of depression, particularly in young adults. Since many people nowadays spend more time inside and not enough time outside, getting enough vitamin D is getting harder to do. Here are some ways to get more vitamin D daily to...

8 February 2021

Depression has many factors, but like other cognitive remediation therapists, Gregg is battling it with simple tools and techniques. Gregg explains how cognitive therapy can help and how he uses it to help his patients battle depression. ...

4 December 2020

Depression impacts cognitive function. Studies show that patients suffering from depression exhibit have difficulties with making, using, and storing memories. Studies show that cognitive training can help remediate some of the side effects of depression, mainly difficulties with memory....

10 July 2020

Mental illness sucks. Even The New York Times  says so. Depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders can greatly impact someone's ability to work. According to NAMI, 46 million Americans have more than just a case of the "Mondays" when it comes to the work week. When left untreated, mental illness can impact cognitive function, mood and ability to work.........

13 September 2019

Have you ever wanted to learn how to better tackle depression?  Two articles entitled "What can you do when you're flattened by depression? plan for it" and "What to do when a relationship's over - but your feelings aren't", both on We Humans by TED give applicable strategies that can mitigate a temporary breakup from content. Here's what I learned.......

6 September 2019

Brain-injury causes not only cognitive and physical disturbance, but emotional. Many patients suffer from depression, with a report of approximately 42-52% of patients within a year post-injury. 49% of people suffering from a brain injury develop depression during the first year........

25 July 2019

Language

Explore different types of interventions for cognitive impairment...

19 July 2024

Explore how aphasia impacts verbal memory...

17 June 2024

When faced with challenges like aphasia, love can become even more profound....

29 May 2024

Delve into reasoning and its role in our daily routines....

15 May 2024

Explore how brain injury can affect language skills, and how rehabilitation and support may help rebuild these skills....

24 April 2024

Understand the intricacies of how language skills develop....

22 April 2024

Let's explore the benefits of teaching children sign language....

15 April 2024

Let’s explore how laughter is involved in speech and language....

1 April 2024

Let's explore how HappyNeuron Pro can be utilized to treat Traumatic Brain Injury....

8 March 2024

Let's explore the role of school-based cognitive therapy, shedding light on how it can contribute to students' overall well-being and scholastic achievements....

22 January 2024

In this article, we'll explore impactful New Year's goals aimed at enhancing cognitive health....

29 December 2023

Beneath the surface, winter holds some surprising benefits for cognitive health....

25 December 2023

In this article, we'll explore exciting cognitive activities for kids to enjoy during the holidays, featuring additional worksheet exercises to add a dash of educational holiday fun!...

22 December 2023

In this article, we'll explore how volunteering can be a powerful ally for maintaining brain health....

6 December 2023

Halloween is an opportunity for creative communication! We can help kids learn through fun and engaging Halloween language activities....

30 October 2023

Climate change has far-reaching implications, including for our cognitive health....

2 October 2023

In this blog post, we explore how emerging AI technology could make an impact on the lives of individuals with aphasia....

16 August 2023

Effects of MS may include physical symptoms as well as cognitive symptoms....

4 August 2023

What exactly is brain fog, and what does cognitive science tell us about its origins and effects?...

28 July 2023

Grief can be a life-changing experience, and it’s no wonder it can change our brains. ...

9 June 2023

Music can be a great tool for speech-language pathologists to use with clients....

5 May 2023

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....

17 April 2023

In this article, we’ll focus on why childhood aphasia occurs, the different types, and how it may be treated through cognitive therapy....

12 April 2023

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....

10 April 2023

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....

5 April 2023

In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, there are many activities that can help someone with stroke recovery. Physical therapy may be necessary for physical recovery, and equally important is exercising the brain. Here are some of the best ways to help the brain along when trying to overcome some of the cognitive effects of stroke....

23 January 2023

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 together at the beginning of the year could help clients stay motivated and better understand their progress over time. Here are some of the areas of cognition that you can work on together using our digital program and/or worksheets....

30 December 2022

Are you working with people that have aphasia? Here are three HappyNeuron Pro exercises for aphasia that you can use with your clients today!...

21 December 2022

Although you already have a wealth of knowledge from your studies, having additional websites, software, and books for further education and support will always be helpful. With this in mind, here are a few of our favorite resources for new SLP graduates!...

9 December 2022

Holidays may mean more conversations and potentially a break from formal therapy sessions. Here are 5 ways to continue practicing your language skills, even when you aren't in therapy, over the holiday. ...

2 December 2022

Aphasia is a condition that reflects the loss of language. Depending on the nature of aphasia, a person may have trouble producing and/or understanding language. Some people with aphasia may not understand spoken language but are able to understand written language and vice versa. Everyone’s experience with aphasia is different and largely depends on the cause of the aphasia. Aphasia can be caused by experiencing a brain injury or a stroke. Primary progressive aphasia, which is a form of aphas...

30 November 2022

Aphasia is a common disorder resulting from a stroke that impairs a person’s ability to produce and understand language. Speech therapists often work with a person on verbal fluency and verbal memory skills. These elements are critical cognitive functions required for language. However, many overlook the need to work on auditory processing skills with individuals with aphasia. People with aphasia may have difficulty with one or more cognitive areas, such as auditory processing. Auditory proces...

6 July 2022

When someone has a stroke on the left side of their brain, they may have difficulty producing speech. This condition is known as Broca's aphasia. Many people encounter those with Broca's aphasia but do not understand what it is. In this blog post, we answer the question of “what is Broca's aphasia?”....

4 July 2022

Aerobic exercise has been studied extensively for its physical, mental, and cognitive health benefits. Of interest is how often physical therapists may prescribe an aerobic exercise regimen for their clients with neurological disorders. The utilization of aerobic exercise is not well documented, and the frequency of prescription of aerobic exercise regimens is of interest. In this blog post, we discuss the utilization of aerobic exercise in adult neurological rehabilitation by physical therapist...

20 February 2022

Mary Ann has a voluminous amount of information to share for SLPs who work with TBI patients. In this mini segment, she discusses how and why she uses the home exercise feature of HappyNeuron Pro. ...

5 November 2021

SLPs are involved in the recovery process of clients with different medical conditions. In acquired brain injury through a motor vehicle accident, damage to the brain may result in trouble speaking due to physical injuries, difficulty swallowing, and not being able to understand or use language in the way that they want. SLPs can work with patients on all of these problems. In this blog post, we share why someone might work with an SLP after a motor vehicle accident....

20 September 2021

Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of brain injury in teens and adults. A common concern of patients who have experienced a brain injury is their ability to live independently. Part of being able to live independently involves being able to work and financially support oneself. Returning to work is a goal of patients who have sustained a brain injury, which many factors influence. Researchers are trying to better understand specifically, which factors are most important to determine if s...

1 September 2021

Aphasia commonly occurs after someone experiences a stroke. When a closed head injury occurs in the left hemisphere, a person may lose the ability to produce and understand language. Commonly, people think of aphasia as Broca’s aphasia, where a person may have difficulty producing language. However, someone may be able to speak fluently, but their speech may not make sense. This is another form of aphasia known as Wernicke’s aphasia. Oftentimes, people who have experienced a stroke will work...

9 August 2021

With dyslexia being labeled as a learning disability, there are many misconceptions and myths about dyslexia. With recent research, there is more information and a better understanding of dyslexia than ever before! To better understand and help a loved one or student with dyslexia, here are 7 common myths about dyslexia. ...

24 May 2021

Holidays may mean a break from formal therapy sessions, but you can help your clients build their language skills even over the holiday season. Here are 5 ways that SLPs can help their clients improve their language skills over the holiday. ...

16 December 2020

Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a gradual loss of language ability associated with dementia. There are 3 variants of PPA that impact speech and language abilities differently. Speech and language pathologists (SLPs) may work with clients that have PPA or are beginning to develop dementia. One way SLPs can help their clients with PPA is by providing word retrieval therapy. In this blog post, we discuss what is and why you should provide word retrieval therapy for your clients with PPA. ...

6 November 2020

Language is one of the ways we communicate. It is one that when it is lost it is greatly missed. Kyra's background and work with executive function skills with the smart but struggling learner, has led her to a better understanding of the connection between the two. Language is complex and understanding the role that executive functions influence on it is important. ...

30 October 2020

Language is a complex cognitive skill that involves many regions of the brain. Stroke, brain injury, disease, developmental disabilities, and aging can cause people to lose their language abilities and not be able to communicate with others. In this article, we identify 5 common cognitive disorders of language and their causes. ...

8 July 2020

Language is a cognitive skill that we all use to communicate and interact with the world around us. Words are connected in meaningful patterns to form logical sentences or syntax. In this blog post, we outline the three components that makeup and explain how language works....

24 June 2020

We use language every day to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas. When the ability to produce or comprehend language is lost, people find themselves not able to work, go to school, participate in social situations. This may also be an influence of a patient’s increase in depression and isolation....

8 June 2020

Language is what helps us express ourselves and understand the world around us. When the language section of our brain gets injured, it can cause a lot of secondary problems. These difficulties can cause a person to feel frustrated and isolate themselves from other people. Thankfully, there there are 3 kinds of therapists who work with people to regain their language skills. ...

28 May 2020

Language is a cognitive skill that binds people together. Language allows people to communicate complex thoughts and emotions with one another. While we often think of language as the words that come out of our mouths or the sentences we write on paper, language is a very complex skill that involves different regions of our brain. When someone has a stroke, people may lose the ability to understand and produce language, a condition known as aphasia. In this article, we break down the components ...

22 May 2020

What is Language? While many complex definitions exist, language is the way that people communicate. In a language, words are connected in meaningful patterns to form logical sentences (syntax). The smallest component of language is a morpheme, or the root of a word that may or may not make sense on its own. A large component of a language is the lexicon, or vocabulary that is used to comprise sentences.........

25 July 2019

Learning Disabilities

Traumatic Brain Injury

Explore how brain injury can affect language skills, and how rehabilitation and support may help rebuild these skills....

24 April 2024

Let's explore how HappyNeuron Pro can be utilized to treat Traumatic Brain Injury....

8 March 2024

How can we help students with TBIs?...

26 February 2024

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....

21 June 2023

Music can be a great tool for speech-language pathologists to use with clients....

5 May 2023

Here at HappyNeuron, we always have an eye out for the latest scientific findings and technology that may be useful to clinicians and their patients. We’re very interested in the EyeBOX device, which is a new tool for assessing concussions....

3 May 2023

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....

3 March 2023

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....

27 January 2023

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to modify connections and change its activity in response to stimuli, basically “re-wiring” itself. So, what does this mean?...

9 January 2023

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 together at the beginning of the year could help clients stay motivated and better understand their progress over time. Here are some of the areas of cognition that you can work on together using our digital program and/or worksheets....

30 December 2022

Clinicians may want to work with clients on setting cognitive goals - these could be anything from feeling happier, to improving their attention or memory....

28 December 2022

Although you already have a wealth of knowledge from your studies, having additional websites, software, and books for further education and support will always be helpful. With this in mind, here are a few of our favorite resources for new SLP graduates!...

9 December 2022

For years, researchers and medical professionals have studied the outcomes of brain injury care in order to identify critical factors that influence a patient’s recovery. Two such factors that have been examined to contribute to this include race and culture. Previous studies have shown that race may influence treatment outcomes post-injury. This can be caused by service quality and quantity disparities, comprehension of injury and treatment processes, cultural expectation discrepancies, and d...

23 September 2022

TBI stands for traumatic brain injury, and occurs when one experiences damage to the brain. This type of damage is specific, and creates a disruption in the functioning of the brain. Not all injuries to the head are TBIs, but all TBIs are severe injuries. A TBI can happen when: An object penetrates the skull A person’s head is hit by an object Someone falls and their head makes contact with the ground Someone’s head shakes vigorously A TBI can be “mild”, and result in short-term...

19 August 2022

Many survivors of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often deal with feelings of anger and irritability after their injury. For some, these feelings of anger can range from mild to severe, and have been studied across different samples of people. Post-traumatic anger is different in each individual, and can be complicated to understand because they cause different changes in the brain. These changes can modify behavior and create cognitive deficits that can interfere with the ability to communicate ...

12 August 2022

Aerobic exercise has been studied extensively for its physical, mental, and cognitive health benefits. Of interest is how often physical therapists may prescribe an aerobic exercise regimen for their clients with neurological disorders. The utilization of aerobic exercise is not well documented, and the frequency of prescription of aerobic exercise regimens is of interest. In this blog post, we discuss the utilization of aerobic exercise in adult neurological rehabilitation by physical therapist...

20 February 2022

Many people have known someone who has or has personally experienced a concussion. Concussions are prevalent, but people often do not know what exactly they are. In this blog post, we discuss what concussions are and what can be done about them....

2 February 2022

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may sometimes have an unexpected positive impact on one's life. More often than not, TBIs interrupt or inhibit hobbies or lifestyles people once enjoyed. However, brain injury recovery involves the rewiring of one’s previous neural connections which in turn may have unexpected consequences. In this blog article today we are going to share a phenomenon that sometimes occurs in TBI patients: the formation of new superlative abilities post-injury. One such case is ...

8 November 2021

SLPs are involved in the recovery process of clients with different medical conditions. In acquired brain injury through a motor vehicle accident, damage to the brain may result in trouble speaking due to physical injuries, difficulty swallowing, and not being able to understand or use language in the way that they want. SLPs can work with patients on all of these problems. In this blog post, we share why someone might work with an SLP after a motor vehicle accident....

20 September 2021

Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of brain injury in teens and adults. A common concern of patients who have experienced a brain injury is their ability to live independently. Part of being able to live independently involves being able to work and financially support oneself. Returning to work is a goal of patients who have sustained a brain injury, which many factors influence. Researchers are trying to better understand specifically, which factors are most important to determine if s...

1 September 2021

Natalie is back with some expert advice about how to work with patients who have both ADHD and a TBI. If you love this video you MUST check out her entire interview found in the expert interviews today! ...

7 July 2021

Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists at Complex Injury Rehab - The Brain, Spine & Mental Health Clinic understand that. Heather and Ayushi, one of Heather's skilled OTs, sit down with Dustin and discuss how they approach brain injury. HOw they have redefined occupational therapy to help their clients get back on track and resume the occupations that bring them joy - both in their homes and remotely. ...

26 May 2021

The day has finally arrived. This interview with Natalie is AMAZING! If you work in cognitive rehabilitation from TBIs this is a video you most definitely should like. Natalie Mackenzie has been working in Cognitive Rehabilitation since 2004. She holds a master's degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology, is a certified brain injury specialist, accredited Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist, a Hypnotherapist, and is the only Certifed Brain Injury Specialist Trainer in the UK. Her wealth of information...

26 May 2021

Dr. Taher Chugh treats post-concussion care like he would be training an athlete. He approaches them from a holistic approach and has found remarkable similarities as elite athletes. He uses HappyNeuron Pro as part of his treatment. He explains how he uses it and what he has learned from using it with a patient. We love to hear success stories like this one! Check out how HappyNeuron Pro can be integrated into your concussion care today! ...

29 January 2021

Dr. Amen discusses the importance of brain scans in medical practice. Many clinical providers do not get a chance to look at their client’s brains, which can greatly impact diagnoses and treatment plans. Dr. Amen shares the importance of “how do you know unless you look”, and the importance of brain imaging for psychiatry....

2 October 2020

This will be the best, most informative 35 minutes of your day. Concussions are more frequent than many people realize. Kyra's 25 years working with TBI has allowed her to experience many different severities and types of concussions. She is well informed and explains exactly how concussions affect students.   ...

16 September 2020

Occupational therapists are on the front lines working with brain injury. Difficulties OTs face with patients with brain injury include not only the physical challenges related to brain injury but cognitive. Occupational therapists can help patients with brain injury get back into their community by providing their clients with a  customized cognitive rehabilitation plan that targets both the difficulties and successes a client has....

21 August 2020

Social media offers an opportunity for people to connect with one another. On Facebook, people can find ‘groups’ devoted to special interests, causes, and hobbies. For people with brain injury, social media can provide a space for patients to connect with others who have also sustained similar injuries or find other resources available online and within a person’s community. ...

14 August 2020

While exercising regularly promotes physical health, exercising may also provide cognitive benefits. Specifically, attention has been drawn to the potential clinical implications of moderate-intensity exercise for rehabilitation, physical, and mental health. In this blog post, we discuss and elaborate upon the clinically studied benefits of exercise and why clinicians should encourage their clients to perform aerobic exercise routines in their daily lives. ...

12 August 2020

Professional athletes and everyday people are susceptible to brain injury. What is important for both patients with brain injury and clinical providers working with clients with brain injury is to know that no two brain injuries are alike. Learning how to handle the unknown for both patients with brain injury and clinical providers can help bring clarity to understanding the diversity of treatment plans for brain injury and long-term outcomes after brain injury....

10 August 2020

While smartphones get a bad reputation from being disruptive in many situations, smartphones can prove to be useful assistive devices for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Here is a list of the 5 key features of smartphones and how these features can help your client living with TBI....

15 June 2020

If you search on the internet, you can find a wealth of information regarding the use and effectiveness of telepractice for a variety of medical conditions. Telepractice is of particular interest for people living with brain injury. A large number of people with brain injury face obstacles accessing adequate treatment. For kids living with brain injury, these obstacles present themselves extensively. A child may not receive the proper treatment because they are relying on parents for transporta...

12 June 2020

Concussions impact all aspects of a child’s life. Kyra’s background in neurotrauma has set her apart in her field. Kyra explains how and why she cares about educating people about concussions. Concussions do impact a child’s ability to learn and Kyra wants to change people’s perspectives. Concussions can and often do occur even if there isn’t a blackout....

10 June 2020

Many people living with brain injury ask “will anyone date me after I have had a brain injury”? The answer is yes. While dating with brain injury is a little known topic, more people are sharing their stories of finding love after brain injury. People with brain injury do date, and often have success. ...

5 June 2020

Brain-injury causes not only cognitive and physical disturbance, but emotional. Many patients suffer from depression, with a report of approximately 42-52% of patients within a year post-injury. 49% of people suffering from a brain injury develop depression during the first year........

25 July 2019

Stroke

Learn how neuroplasticity gets to work after a stroke....

12 July 2024

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....

21 June 2023

Music can be a great tool for speech-language pathologists to use with clients....

5 May 2023

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....

5 April 2023

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....

3 March 2023

The effects of a stroke can vary widely. For some, a stroke can affect social cognition and social behavior....

6 February 2023

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....

27 January 2023

In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, there are many activities that can help someone with stroke recovery. Physical therapy may be necessary for physical recovery, and equally important is exercising the brain. Here are some of the best ways to help the brain along when trying to overcome some of the cognitive effects of stroke....

23 January 2023

You may be wondering what exercises are available for stroke recovery, or how HappyNeuron Pro can be used to work with people who have had a stroke....

18 January 2023

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to modify connections and change its activity in response to stimuli, basically “re-wiring” itself. So, what does this mean?...

9 January 2023

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 together at the beginning of the year could help clients stay motivated and better understand their progress over time. Here are some of the areas of cognition that you can work on together using our digital program and/or worksheets....

30 December 2022

Clinicians may want to work with clients on setting cognitive goals - these could be anything from feeling happier, to improving their attention or memory....

28 December 2022

Although you already have a wealth of knowledge from your studies, having additional websites, software, and books for further education and support will always be helpful. With this in mind, here are a few of our favorite resources for new SLP graduates!...

9 December 2022

Processing speed deficits are among the most common cognitive deficits patients with stroke experience, along with deficits in attention and executive functioning. Processing speed has been found to be clinically significant, as people with stroke commonly report not being able to engage and complete tasks at a rate that is appropriate for peers their age. Processing speed deficits also interfere with long-term recovery and quality of life, making it essential for therapists to address as part o...

22 April 2022

Experiencing a stroke is a major life event. A stroke may cause someone to lose cognitive and physical abilities, such as not being able to communicate or use one side of their body. Depending on where the lesion occurs, some people may experience the inability to control their emotions which can cause them great distress. Depression post-stroke is very common, owing to different factors. In this blog post, we discuss the frequency, factors, and potential remedies for post-stroke depression. ...

18 August 2021

Adults are able to utter about 120 words per minute and may make a speech error once out of every thousand words. If an adult experiences a stroke, they may develop a condition known as aphasia, which greatly reduces their ability to produce and understand language. Sometimes, people with aphasia may substitute words that are close to what they would like to say because they are unable to retrieve the right words. An untapped method of speech therapy is speed and accuracy training, which focuses...

11 August 2021

Aphasia commonly occurs after someone experiences a stroke. When a closed head injury occurs in the left hemisphere, a person may lose the ability to produce and understand language. Commonly, people think of aphasia as Broca’s aphasia, where a person may have difficulty producing language. However, someone may be able to speak fluently, but their speech may not make sense. This is another form of aphasia known as Wernicke’s aphasia. Oftentimes, people who have experienced a stroke will work...

9 August 2021

Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States and Canada. People who have experienced a stroke often experience cognitive complications, such as impaired memory and language abilities. Stroke rehabilitation often involves the remediation of cognitive skills that have been impaired due to stroke. HAPPYneuron Pro offers both digital and print exercises that therapists can use with their clients that have experienced a stroke. In this blog post, we share with you 5 HAPPYneuron Pro wo...

19 July 2021

Speech-language pathologists (SLP’s) play a huge role in stroke rehabilitation. Strokes often cause aphasia. Aphasia can present as a loss of language or as having difficulty comprehending speech. SLP’s may help patients with stroke not only speak but understand language again. Here are 3 ways SLP’s can help stroke patients with language....

25 May 2020

Every two seconds, someone in the world has a stroke. Strokes are extremely common, one out of every six people will have one, but what exactly happens? We love this talk because Dr. Vaibhav Goswami explains so clearly what happens and explains what happens within the body to have a stroke and to understand that it is having a stroke. ...

18 May 2020

Strokes (or cerebrovascular accidents) are life-changing for people of all ages. While physical changes are common, cognitive changes can occur and impact independence causing people to need support services. Here are 4 important cognitive changes that may occur after a stroke:...

4 May 2020

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's unique research and medical background makes her Tedtalk extremely insightful.  Before she experienced her stroke she was working in a lab that was focused on mapping out the brain. Their goal was to figure out which cells communicate with each other. Dr. Taylor's own stroke occurred on the left side of her brain....

1 May 2020

Psychosis

Learn about the impact of severe mental illness on planning and inhibition skills....

27 May 2024

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....

21 June 2023

Impairment in social cognition is one of the main components of schizophrenia, and can deeply affect a patient’s ability to interact with the world. In this article, we’ll explore what social cognition is, how schizophrenia affects social cognition, and possible treatments for social cognitive impairments....

10 February 2023

Schizophrenia causes cognitive problems including impaired attention, processing speed, working memory, language, reasoning, and social cognition. Apart from having a difficult time recognizing emotions in other people and responding appropriately, individuals with schizophrenia also have trouble processing humor. Humor is used to facilitate social bonds and increase morale through social cognition. When someone is not able to understand humor, opportunities to forge social bonds with others and...

3 October 2022

Psychosis is a debilitating psychological condition that causes an individual to experience psychotic thinking patterns, sense things that are not in their present environment, and experience cognitive complications. Many factors are suspected of contributing to someone developing psychosis, but no one single element has been shown to cause someone to become psychotic exclusively. In this blog post, we discuss some of the factors that have been researched that are considered to cause someone to ...

24 January 2022

Schizophrenia has negative symptoms that affect a person's ability to think, feel, and act. To clarify, negative symptoms do not automatically mean "bad". While they might not be desirable, negative in this context means an absence of something. This absence could be joy or motivation to perform simple tasks. Negative symptoms take away from daily life and make it difficult for individuals with schizophrenia to go about their day. These negative symptoms require different treatment from the posi...

19 January 2022

Schizophrenia is a complex psychological disorder. People with schizophrenia may experience hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, abnormal motor skills, affective symptoms, and cognitive impairment. Schizophrenia can be debilitating, causing someone not to be able to function in everyday life. Much research has gone into understanding schizophrenia and how to treat it, but many people still do not know exactly what schizophrenia is. In this blog post, we discuss what schizophrenia is....

11 January 2022

Cognitive rehabilitation programs, such as the NEAR program are being used all around the world. Check out how Debra Bushong, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, is using HappyNeuron Pro within her psychosis treatment research....

2 July 2020

Ted Talks

Matt Walker, sleep scientist, breaks down why the brain needs sleep for both before and after learning. Proven through a scientific research study, Walker explains that during sleep our brain begins to replay, and why sleep is critical for this action. Put into his own words we need to “sleep on a problem.”...

8 October 2021

Poor sleep habits can be linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's and Diabetes, but how does sleep affect our mental state? Dan Gartenberg explains how sleep deprivation impacts our health and well-being. His research focuses on deep sleep and how it is a significant part of our biological youth. In his talk, he unfolds the importance of deep sleep and how it can create a significant positive impact....

1 October 2021

Have you ever heard the phrase “sleep on it” and wondered to yourself will sleep truly help? In Shai Marcus TedTalk original lesson, he explains the scientific evidence that sleeping on it really works. Through a good night's sleep, memory consolidation can be improved tremendously. Marcu explains that cutting down on sleep actually damages our ability to retain information. ...

27 September 2021

Advocate and educator Dean Bragonier offer people his insight into Dyslexia in this Ted Talk. By explaining the history and understanding of the Dyslexia brain, Dean reframes a perceived weakness into the superpower of these individuals. This talk teaches us about how better understand dyslexic people. ...

11 May 2021

Jessica McCabe is an adult who struggled with ADHD as a child into her adulthood. After battling the impacts of ADHD in her own life, she became an ADHD educator to help people living with ADHD as well as parents, friends, teachers, and other peers understand what ADHD is and how to help. Jessica has an active YouTube channel called HowtoADHD which she runs with the help of her husband who also has ADHD. ...

30 April 2021

Rebecca Langbein is pursuing her clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OT) at Thomas Jefferson University. Like many OTs, Rebecca is constantly learning about how OT practitioners can empower their clients and communities by combining occupational therapy, engineering, and design. Rebecca aims to design environments and technologies that will provide more equitable opportunities for participation among all people, especially people undergoing occupational therapy. ...

12 April 2021

Professor Seligman has been teaching and studying psychology for many years. This Ted-talk is insightful and informative to anyone who wants to involve positive psychology in their practice. ...

22 March 2021

Nutrition is one of the most underlooked factors contributing to mental health well-being. Researchers are beginning to understand the role of the mind-gut connection, and how the food we eat affects our behavior. Nutrition interventions offer promise for successful remediation of psychological disorders. ...

1 March 2021

Social connection is a human need. Many people struggle with social connection and are at risk of isolation. Social connection can decrease anxiety and depression, as well as foster improved physical and mental health for people. Dr. Ruddock discusses the importance and the impact of healthy social connection among families, neighbors, friends, loved-ones, and on the individual. ...

15 February 2021

Daniel Kahneman explains how memories influence our future. He explains how our memory can influence how we perceive what is going on in the world around us over time. His examples from vacations to colonoscopies make this Tedtalk an enjoyable time....

5 February 2021

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a Canadian-American pediatrician who assumed the position of Surgeon General of California in 2019. Dr. Harris is known for her work linking adverse childhood experiences to health outcomes. Her work currently focuses on addressing and reforming the response to the effects of adverse childhood experiences on lifelong health across communities. ...

1 February 2021

It's a question we all have and Ted Educator Monica Menesini explains it so well. Our average age as humans is set at 90 years old and yet we have some people that celebrate triple-digit birthdays. So what does this all mean for us humans? What factors counteract the body's effort to stay alive and healthy? What does aging really mean. This short TED-ED talks goes into details the nine physiological traits that play a major influence in aging. ...

25 January 2021

Dr. Angela Duckworth left a management consulting job to become a teacher in the New York City public school system. To answer this question, she became a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania where she is now a professor and has built the Character Lab which is devoted to the study of ‘grit’. Dr. Duckworth has studied grit in children through West Point Military Academy cadets. You can learn about her work on her lab webpage and by her publications available through Google Scho...

4 January 2021

Preventative health involves manageable changes that people can implement into their everyday lives. Some ways people can actively prevent Alzheimer’s disease include proper sleep hygiene, getting enough physical activity, and eating a diet that is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants but low in sugar are some effective and well studied lifestyle changes that adults can implement in their lives today. In addition, helping your clients stay cognitively sharp and stimulated by using a digital c...

18 November 2020

Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating condition that starts at the cellular level. While it is most known for the cognitive changes that occur as the disease progresses, many people still do not fully understand what exactly Alzheimer’s disease looks like in the brain. In this 4 minute video, you can learn about the neurobiology behind Alzheimer’s disease and help your client understand what is happening and what some intervention options are. ...

13 November 2020

Many people, including therapists, know or will know someone who develops dementia. For people whose parents and grandparents have developed dementia, finding care options is very difficult as people want to ensure that their loved ones have the best quality of life and care possible. Yvonne van Amerongen emphasizes the value of lifestyle and community for elderly people living with dementia. We value her dedication to improving the lives of elderly people with an emphasis on humanity and helpin...

9 November 2020

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's unique research and medical background makes her Tedtalk extremely insightful.  Before she experienced her stroke she was working in a lab that was focused on mapping out the brain. Their goal was to figure out which cells communicate with each other. Dr. Taylor's own stroke occurred on the left side of her brain....

26 October 2020

Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist, director of the Weill Cornell Women’s Brain Initiative, a neuro-nutrionist, and author of Brain Food and the XX Brain. Dr. Mosconi conducts extensive research on Alzheimer’s disease and women’s health, brain health and diet, and prevention medicine. She has published scientific papers since 2003, written several books, and has been featured in Psychology Today, Forbes, NBC, and CBS. ...

14 October 2020

Dr. Amen discusses the importance of brain scans in medical practice. Many clinical providers do not get a chance to look at their client’s brains, which can greatly impact diagnoses and treatment plans. Dr. Amen shares the importance of “how do you know unless you look”, and the importance of brain imaging for psychiatry....

2 October 2020

In 1996, Vialet launched Playworks with two schools in Berkeley, California. Currently, the organization brings play and physical activities to children across the country, with offices in 23 cities. With a staff of 700, this year Playworks will reach 900,000 students through on-site coaches, professional training, and consultative partnership, serving 1,800 schools and youth-serving organizations. This organization helps to make sure that students are given the chance to play. We love this TED ...

7 September 2020

Occupational therapists are on the front lines working with brain injury. Difficulties OTs face with patients with brain injury include not only the physical challenges related to brain injury but cognitive. Occupational therapists can help patients with brain injury get back into their community by providing their clients with a  customized cognitive rehabilitation plan that targets both the difficulties and successes a client has....

21 August 2020

Professional athletes and everyday people are susceptible to brain injury. What is important for both patients with brain injury and clinical providers working with clients with brain injury is to know that no two brain injuries are alike. Learning how to handle the unknown for both patients with brain injury and clinical providers can help bring clarity to understanding the diversity of treatment plans for brain injury and long-term outcomes after brain injury....

10 August 2020

Aphasia is a loss of language, not a loss of intellect. Over 2 million Americans are living with aphasia as a result of a stroke, brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease. In this video, you can learn about the different kinds of aphasia and how they impact language. You can also show this video to your clients and client's caregivers to help them understand aphasia....

3 June 2020

Every two seconds, someone in the world has a stroke. Strokes are extremely common, one out of every six people will have one, but what exactly happens? We love this talk because Dr. Vaibhav Goswami explains so clearly what happens and explains what happens within the body to have a stroke and to understand that it is having a stroke. ...

18 May 2020

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's unique research and medical background makes her Tedtalk extremely insightful.  Before she experienced her stroke she was working in a lab that was focused on mapping out the brain. Their goal was to figure out which cells communicate with each other. Dr. Taylor's own stroke occurred on the left side of her brain....

1 May 2020

Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child. In this Ted Talk, she explains how her brain works. Her visual processing helps her solve problems that a neurotypical brain cannot. She explains why we need different types of thinkers and how to encourage them. Understanding how different types of brains work is critical to better serve patients who may have gifts of their own. ...

30 April 2020

At the age of 25, Jac den Houting was diagnosed with autism. While many parents of children worry when their child is diagnosed with autism, Jac describes it as the best thing to ever happen to her. In this talk, Jac discusses how the concepts of neurodiversity, the social model of disability, and the double empathy problem connect with her personal experience. As an activist, Jac wants to challenge and help people reshape the way they think about autism. This talk was given at a TEDx event u...

22 April 2020

Videos

Mary Ann has a voluminous amount of information to share for SLPs who work with TBI patients. In this mini segment, she discusses how and why she uses the home exercise feature of HappyNeuron Pro. ...

5 November 2021

Mary Ann Keatley has been working with TBI patients since the 1980s. She has helped many individuals recover both in her private practice and work as an SLP in the hospital. In today's video, she shares with us how someone's ability to comprehend humor is affected by TBIs. ...

13 October 2021

Matt Walker, sleep scientist, breaks down why the brain needs sleep for both before and after learning. Proven through a scientific research study, Walker explains that during sleep our brain begins to replay, and why sleep is critical for this action. Put into his own words we need to “sleep on a problem.”...

8 October 2021

Poor sleep habits can be linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's and Diabetes, but how does sleep affect our mental state? Dan Gartenberg explains how sleep deprivation impacts our health and well-being. His research focuses on deep sleep and how it is a significant part of our biological youth. In his talk, he unfolds the importance of deep sleep and how it can create a significant positive impact....

1 October 2021

Have you ever heard the phrase “sleep on it” and wondered to yourself will sleep truly help? In Shai Marcus TedTalk original lesson, he explains the scientific evidence that sleeping on it really works. Through a good night's sleep, memory consolidation can be improved tremendously. Marcu explains that cutting down on sleep actually damages our ability to retain information. ...

27 September 2021

We love the work that BIS Services is doing for people in the United Kingdom. We especially love the advice Natalie has for working with patients who often get frustrated. Take a watch and let us know if you're going to try these techniques in the comment section below. ...

2 August 2021

Natalie is back with some expert advice about how to work with patients who have both ADHD and a TBI. If you love this video you MUST check out her entire interview found in the expert interviews today! ...

7 July 2021

Natalie Mackenize has been working in Cognitive Rehabilitation since 2004. She holds a master's degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology, is a certified brain injury specialist, accredited Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist, a Hypnotherapist, and is the only Certifed Brain Injury Specialist Trainer in the UK. Her wealth of information and training is evident in her practice at BIS Services. You're going to watch anything today, this interview should be it! Natalie works with people with TBIs and ...

26 May 2021

Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists at Complex Injury Rehab - The Brain, Spine & Mental Health Clinic understand that. Heather and Ayushi, one of Heather's skilled OTs, sit down with Dustin and discuss how they approach brain injury. HOw they have redefined occupational therapy to help their clients get back on track and resume the occupations that bring them joy - both in their homes and remotely. ...

26 May 2021

The day has finally arrived. This interview with Natalie is AMAZING! If you work in cognitive rehabilitation from TBIs this is a video you most definitely should like. Natalie Mackenzie has been working in Cognitive Rehabilitation since 2004. She holds a master's degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology, is a certified brain injury specialist, accredited Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist, a Hypnotherapist, and is the only Certifed Brain Injury Specialist Trainer in the UK. Her wealth of information...

26 May 2021

Natalie MacKenzie, MSc, CPCRT, CBIST, from BIS Services, talked with Dustin about how her patients feel about cognitive training and how it affects their moods. She also explains how she uses our digital tool in her practice to better understand what is happening with her patients. This small segment is just a glimpse of the wealth of information her full interview has! Make sure to check it out next week....

19 May 2021

Advocate and educator Dean Bragonier offer people his insight into Dyslexia in this Ted Talk. By explaining the history and understanding of the Dyslexia brain, Dean reframes a perceived weakness into the superpower of these individuals. This talk teaches us about how better understand dyslexic people. ...

11 May 2021

Dustin and Natalie met right before the shutdown. Since then, Natalie started to use HappyNeuron, and her clients are thrilled about it. In this snippet, she explains how they felt and their reactions when they were introduced to HappyNeuron Pro....

3 May 2021

Jessica McCabe is an adult who struggled with ADHD as a child into her adulthood. After battling the impacts of ADHD in her own life, she became an ADHD educator to help people living with ADHD as well as parents, friends, teachers, and other peers understand what ADHD is and how to help. Jessica has an active YouTube channel called HowtoADHD which she runs with the help of her husband who also has ADHD. ...

30 April 2021

Rebecca Langbein is pursuing her clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OT) at Thomas Jefferson University. Like many OTs, Rebecca is constantly learning about how OT practitioners can empower their clients and communities by combining occupational therapy, engineering, and design. Rebecca aims to design environments and technologies that will provide more equitable opportunities for participation among all people, especially people undergoing occupational therapy. ...

12 April 2021

Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists, including Ayushi Dhingra, understand that. Heather and Ayushi discuss how they approach brain injury and redefine occupational therapy to help their clients get back on track and resume the occupations that bring them joy. Learn about how Heather and Ayushi provide cognitive rehabilitation and occupational therapy services for their clients living with brain injury virtually. ...

4 April 2021

Job interviews are an important part of life. Although they are important, for many people, they are stressful. Improving our cognitive skills can help make job interviews easier. Learn what skills are used during this video!...

26 March 2021

Professor Seligman has been teaching and studying psychology for many years. This Ted-talk is insightful and informative to anyone who wants to involve positive psychology in their practice. ...

22 March 2021

Nutrition is one of the most underlooked factors contributing to mental health well-being. Researchers are beginning to understand the role of the mind-gut connection, and how the food we eat affects our behavior. Nutrition interventions offer promise for successful remediation of psychological disorders. ...

1 March 2021

Social connection is a human need. Many people struggle with social connection and are at risk of isolation. Social connection can decrease anxiety and depression, as well as foster improved physical and mental health for people. Dr. Ruddock discusses the importance and the impact of healthy social connection among families, neighbors, friends, loved-ones, and on the individual. ...

15 February 2021

Daniel Kahneman explains how memories influence our future. He explains how our memory can influence how we perceive what is going on in the world around us over time. His examples from vacations to colonoscopies make this Tedtalk an enjoyable time....

5 February 2021

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a Canadian-American pediatrician who assumed the position of Surgeon General of California in 2019. Dr. Harris is known for her work linking adverse childhood experiences to health outcomes. Her work currently focuses on addressing and reforming the response to the effects of adverse childhood experiences on lifelong health across communities. ...

1 February 2021

Dr. Taher Chugh treats post-concussion care like he would be training an athlete. He approaches them from a holistic approach and has found remarkable similarities as elite athletes. He uses HappyNeuron Pro as part of his treatment. He explains how he uses it and what he has learned from using it with a patient. We love to hear success stories like this one! Check out how HappyNeuron Pro can be integrated into your concussion care today! ...

29 January 2021

It's a question we all have and Ted Educator Monica Menesini explains it so well. Our average age as humans is set at 90 years old and yet we have some people that celebrate triple-digit birthdays. So what does this all mean for us humans? What factors counteract the body's effort to stay alive and healthy? What does aging really mean. This short TED-ED talks goes into details the nine physiological traits that play a major influence in aging. ...

25 January 2021

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy is a collection of treatment strategies designed to address problems with memory, attention, perception, learning, planning and judgment brought about by brain injury, neurological disorders, and other illnesses....

13 January 2021

Dr. Angela Duckworth left a management consulting job to become a teacher in the New York City public school system. To answer this question, she became a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania where she is now a professor and has built the Character Lab which is devoted to the study of ‘grit’. Dr. Duckworth has studied grit in children through West Point Military Academy cadets. You can learn about her work on her lab webpage and by her publications available through Google Scho...

4 January 2021

Depression has many factors, but like other cognitive remediation therapists, Gregg is battling it with simple tools and techniques. Gregg explains how cognitive therapy can help and how he uses it to help his patients battle depression. ...

4 December 2020

Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating condition that starts at the cellular level. While it is most known for the cognitive changes that occur as the disease progresses, many people still do not fully understand what exactly Alzheimer’s disease looks like in the brain. In this 4 minute video, you can learn about the neurobiology behind Alzheimer’s disease and help your client understand what is happening and what some intervention options are. ...

13 November 2020

Language is one of the ways we communicate. It is one that when it is lost it is greatly missed. Kyra's background and work with executive function skills with the smart but struggling learner, has led her to a better understanding of the connection between the two. Language is complex and understanding the role that executive functions influence on it is important. ...

30 October 2020

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's unique research and medical background makes her Tedtalk extremely insightful.  Before she experienced her stroke she was working in a lab that was focused on mapping out the brain. Their goal was to figure out which cells communicate with each other. Dr. Taylor's own stroke occurred on the left side of her brain....

26 October 2020

Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist, director of the Weill Cornell Women’s Brain Initiative, a neuro-nutrionist, and author of Brain Food and the XX Brain. Dr. Mosconi conducts extensive research on Alzheimer’s disease and women’s health, brain health and diet, and prevention medicine. She has published scientific papers since 2003, written several books, and has been featured in Psychology Today, Forbes, NBC, and CBS. ...

14 October 2020

Dr. Amen discusses the importance of brain scans in medical practice. Many clinical providers do not get a chance to look at their client’s brains, which can greatly impact diagnoses and treatment plans. Dr. Amen shares the importance of “how do you know unless you look”, and the importance of brain imaging for psychiatry....

2 October 2020

This will be the best, most informative 35 minutes of your day. Concussions are more frequent than many people realize. Kyra's 25 years working with TBI has allowed her to experience many different severities and types of concussions. She is well informed and explains exactly how concussions affect students.   ...

16 September 2020

In 1996, Vialet launched Playworks with two schools in Berkeley, California. Currently, the organization brings play and physical activities to children across the country, with offices in 23 cities. With a staff of 700, this year Playworks will reach 900,000 students through on-site coaches, professional training, and consultative partnership, serving 1,800 schools and youth-serving organizations. This organization helps to make sure that students are given the chance to play. We love this TED ...

7 September 2020

Group therapy sessions have a positive impact on people’s lives. Kyra takes that theory and brings it into a child’s healing process. Kyra explains how she uses group therapy within her practice. We hope you can see how other therapists conduct sessions so you can better do yours!...

28 August 2020

Occupational therapists are on the front lines working with brain injury. Difficulties OTs face with patients with brain injury include not only the physical challenges related to brain injury but cognitive. Occupational therapists can help patients with brain injury get back into their community by providing their clients with a  customized cognitive rehabilitation plan that targets both the difficulties and successes a client has....

21 August 2020

Professional athletes and everyday people are susceptible to brain injury. What is important for both patients with brain injury and clinical providers working with clients with brain injury is to know that no two brain injuries are alike. Learning how to handle the unknown for both patients with brain injury and clinical providers can help bring clarity to understanding the diversity of treatment plans for brain injury and long-term outcomes after brain injury....

10 August 2020

Parents take their children for assessments when their child is thought to have a learning disability. Too often, children are diagnosed as "fine". This diagnosis is troubling as "fine" does not describe the cognitive complications a child may be experiencing. In this video, Kyra sheds light on what to do when a child is diagnosed as "fine" for parents, teachers, and other therapists. We hope with this video that viewers reconsider what "fine" means and consider a second opinion when "fine" is i...

17 July 2020

Gregg's insight into how social goals and cognitive functioning are related is valuable to understanding the importance of social cognition within cognitive rehabilitation goals....

6 July 2020

Cognitive rehabilitation programs, such as the NEAR program are being used all around the world. Check out how Debra Bushong, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, is using HappyNeuron Pro within her psychosis treatment research....

2 July 2020

Gregg works primarily with young males aged 18 -24 in Greenwich, Connecticut. He helped to develop and direct the first non-residential cognitive remediation program in Connecticut. Gregg’s background in counseling and training in the NEAR Model of Cognitive Remediation gives him a unique approach to cognitive rehabilitation. Gregg focuses on young adults who are struggling with mental illness while in college. He assists students throughout the admission process into college. Gregg helps stud...

29 June 2020

The integration of digital tools has helped Kyra's practice reach children outside of her town. Kyra believes in the importance of digital tools as well as remote therapy. We love to see how our therapists use us as a tool to help their clients! Kyra Minichan is not a traditional SLP. With another degree in education in addition to her degree in speech-language pathology, Kyra provides online educational services to the smart but struggling learner. Her experience in neurotrauma has taught he...

19 June 2020

Concussions impact all aspects of a child’s life. Kyra’s background in neurotrauma has set her apart in her field. Kyra explains how and why she cares about educating people about concussions. Concussions do impact a child’s ability to learn and Kyra wants to change people’s perspectives. Concussions can and often do occur even if there isn’t a blackout....

10 June 2020

Aphasia is a loss of language, not a loss of intellect. Over 2 million Americans are living with aphasia as a result of a stroke, brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease. In this video, you can learn about the different kinds of aphasia and how they impact language. You can also show this video to your clients and client's caregivers to help them understand aphasia....

3 June 2020

Every two seconds, someone in the world has a stroke. Strokes are extremely common, one out of every six people will have one, but what exactly happens? We love this talk because Dr. Vaibhav Goswami explains so clearly what happens and explains what happens within the body to have a stroke and to understand that it is having a stroke. ...

18 May 2020

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's unique research and medical background makes her Tedtalk extremely insightful.  Before she experienced her stroke she was working in a lab that was focused on mapping out the brain. Their goal was to figure out which cells communicate with each other. Dr. Taylor's own stroke occurred on the left side of her brain....

1 May 2020

Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child. In this Ted Talk, she explains how her brain works. Her visual processing helps her solve problems that a neurotypical brain cannot. She explains why we need different types of thinkers and how to encourage them. Understanding how different types of brains work is critical to better serve patients who may have gifts of their own. ...

30 April 2020

At the age of 25, Jac den Houting was diagnosed with autism. While many parents of children worry when their child is diagnosed with autism, Jac describes it as the best thing to ever happen to her. In this talk, Jac discusses how the concepts of neurodiversity, the social model of disability, and the double empathy problem connect with her personal experience. As an activist, Jac wants to challenge and help people reshape the way they think about autism. This talk was given at a TEDx event u...

22 April 2020

As the program lead for research in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Deb has been studying psychosis for a while. In this video, she explains how she uses HNPro and what she has learned from the experience. She is very insightful and has a lot to offer anyone interested in psychosis research and HappyNeuron Pro. ...

16 April 2020

Social Cognition

Telehealth

How to launch a clinical practice with HappyNeuron Pro and reap the benefits of its features....

8 January 2024

Why offer telehealth services? In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons why telehealth can be so helpful to patients in the winter....

27 October 2023

Group cognitive therapy is a great way to help clients with bridging in a supportive environment. ...

30 June 2023

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....

22 February 2023

In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, there are many activities that can help someone with stroke recovery. Physical therapy may be necessary for physical recovery, and equally important is exercising the brain. Here are some of the best ways to help the brain along when trying to overcome some of the cognitive effects of stroke....

23 January 2023

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 together at the beginning of the year could help clients stay motivated and better understand their progress over time. Here are some of the areas of cognition that you can work on together using our digital program and/or worksheets....

30 December 2022

Although you already have a wealth of knowledge from your studies, having additional websites, software, and books for further education and support will always be helpful. With this in mind, here are a few of our favorite resources for new SLP graduates!...

9 December 2022

Looking for good cognitive worksheets for children? Look no further! Here are the 5 best HappyNeuron Pro worksheets to use with children....

19 April 2021

It may feel bleak to enter 2021 still with social distancing rules and regulations occurring. Many people have been feeling the effects of social isolation as they try and stay safe following local guidelines. To help stimulate your client’s brain, here are some creative ways to help your client not feel so isolated with remote cognitive activities. ...

15 January 2021

Yes, you can! This blog post will tell you why. Telehealth and remote therapy options are becoming increasingly popular as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Seniors are among the most vulnerable people that could face fatal consequences of contracting the virus. Telehealth has been shown to be effective in managing chronic health conditions for elderly people while keeping them out of harm’s way. In this blog post, we show the research supporting and explaining how telehealth can be used to e...

30 November 2020

Humans need regular social interaction. With older populations, the risk of isolation increases as older adults tend to develop physical disabilities and cognitive impairment. Not being able to have regular social interactions can cause older adults to experience sadness, depression, anxiety and anhedonia. Therapists across the world have recognized this increasing concern and some have adapted new telehealth technologies to combat it. ...

20 November 2020

Aging is a natural physiological part of life that starts the moment that we are born! As we age, our cognitive functioning naturally declines. However, cognitive decline can occur due to preventable causes. ...

9 October 2020

Providing remote cognitive rehabilitation therapy may seem difficult, but can be made easy with the right materials. In this blog post, we share with you 5 things that you need to help you provide cognitive rehabilitation therapy for your clients from home....

30 September 2020

With a variety of tools, video conferencing has been simplified. However, many organizations require that all telehealth platforms be HIPAA compliant. There are many HIPAA compliant video conferencing tools, such as Zoom, VSee, GoToMeeting, we explain that all here. But there are other factors to consider when selecting a video conferencing platform. It is important to examine the accessibility of the software, equipment needed to use it for both the clinician and patient and how your client’s...

31 July 2020

New to telehealth? Here are 5 HIPAA compliant video conferencing platforms that you can use to provide telehealth services for your patients. Each platform has its own strengths and weaknesses. It is important that you make sure that you investigate all of your options before choosing the tool that you will be using. As telehealth is becoming the new normal thing, you can learn how you can adapt it into your personal practice today. ...

27 July 2020

Building a successful speech therapy telepractice sounds tough. In Grillo’s 2018 guide Building a Successful Voice Telepractice Program, we found 4 key factors to consider that relate to setting up a speech telepractice that we elaborate upon that can help a speech therapist achieve success when they wish to start providing telepractice speech therapy....

22 June 2020

If you search on the internet, you can find a wealth of information regarding the use and effectiveness of telepractice for a variety of medical conditions. Telepractice is of particular interest for people living with brain injury. A large number of people with brain injury face obstacles accessing adequate treatment. For kids living with brain injury, these obstacles present themselves extensively. A child may not receive the proper treatment because they are relying on parents for transporta...

12 June 2020