Memory Strategies
What does the 'W' stand for in WRAP?
write
What type of attention is focusing on one task for a period of time?
Sustained attention
A tool used to help remember appointments.
calendar or phone reminders
This skill helps you recognize when you are having difficulty and need help.
Awareness
This thinking skill allows you to understand cause and effect.
reasoning
What does the 'R' in WRAP stand for?
Repeat
What type of attention is switching focus between two tasks.
alternating attention
A strategy to remember to take medications.
Pill box, alarm, or written schedule
This thinking skill helps you change your plan when something is not working.
cognitive flexibility
This thinking skill helps you plan ahead for activities or appointments.
planning
What does the 'A' in WRAP stand for?
Associate
what type of attention is focusing while ignoring distractions.
selective attention
A strategy to remember someone’s name.
Repetition, association, or asking for repetition
This skill helps you decide what to do first, second, and last.
sequencing
This skill helps you follow multi‑step directions.
working memory
Picture
what type of attention is doing two things at the same time.
divided attention
A way to remember the steps to cook or complete a task.
Checklist or written directions
This thinking skill helps you solve everyday problems.
problem solving
This thinking skill helps you learn from mistakes and improve next time.
self monitoring
Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
They’d crack each other up.
What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta.
A way to remember information at work or during appointments.
Note‑taking or task lists
This skill helps you make safe and appropriate decisions in daily life.
judgement
Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts.