Word Finding
Definition of word finding
What is choosing the right words to communicate?
A way brain injuries impact attention
What is trouble concentrating, being easily distracted, etc.?
A way brain injuries impact reading
What is reading speed changes, needing to re-read, impact on comprehension, vision changes, difficulty with electronics, etc.?
A way a brain injury impacts memory
What is forgetting things, losing track of time, etc.?
A way executive functioning is impacted by a brain injury
What is impulse decisions, difficulty brainstorming solutions, etc.?
Colour and sport that both start with B
What are blue/black/beige etc. and basketball/baseball etc.?
Define attention
What is the ability to focus on a task or thought?
Define reading
What is the skill of interpreting written language symbols to comprehend information?
Define memory
What is the ability to remember various types of information?
Define executive functions
What is a set of cognitive skills that help us plan, organize, prioritize, and execute tasks?
3 synonyms for the word "polite"
What is civil, respectful, considerate, etc.?
An environment change to help with attention
What is reducing noise and clutter, adjusting the lighting, etc.?
An environment change strategy for reading
What is reducing noise, limiting distractions, adjusting lighting, etc.
A health/lifestyle change to improve memory
What is getting plenty of sleep, taking breaks, following a routine, etc.?
A problem solving strategy
What is being systematic, top-down/left-right approach, working backwards, surveying the whole picture, SWAPS, etc.?
3 meanings for the word mean
What are:
1. Mathematical Average
2. Unkind
3. Indicating or referring to something
A health or lifestyle change to help with attention
What is getting lots of sleep, taking breaks, following a routine, etc.?
Two things you should do before beginning to read
What is:
- Planning where and when you will read to create a supportive environment
AND
- Scan the content
2 internal strategies for memory
What are:
- Associations/Visual Imagery
- Environmental supports (family/caregivers' help)
- Practice/Repetition/Rehearsal
- Elaboration
- Grouping/Chunking
Two tools to help with organization
What are:
- Labels
- Lists
- Routine
- Designated space for belongings
2 strategies for word finding
What are
- Using categories/Grouping
- Using Synonyms
- Acting it out/Gesturing
An external strategy for attention
What is taking pictures, having face to face conversations, etc.?
2 external strategies for reading
What are:
- Blinders/Rulers/Coloured Overlays
- Reading glasses/prisms
2 external strategies for memory
What are:
- Alarms/Notepads/Post its/Electronic reminders
- Environmental supports (family/caregivers' help)
- Technology/Apps
- Using routines/organization systems
2 external strategies for executive functioning/problem solving
What are:
- Writing notes/Brainstorming
- Pro/Con list
- Goal Plan Do Review