Neuroplasticity
What is the definition of neuroplasticity?
The brain's ability to rewire itself by paving new neural pathways when it feels the need to adapt. In simple words, our brain is ever-growing, ever-changing, and ever-improving.
What are the two types of memory strategies and give me an example of each.
2) Internal: Association, organization, categorization, repetition, imagery, mnemonic
What is attention? What are the 4 different types of attention?
Our ability to focus
Sustained, selective, alternative, and divided attention
What are the 5 pillars of brain health
Move, Relax, Nourish, Discover, and Connect
Why is it important to set goals?
To keep ourselves accountable and plan out things that we want to accomplish.
How does neuroplasticity come into play in your situation?
After a brain injury, your brain needs to create new pathways to information
What is long-term memory and give an example.
The process that takes information and takes it from short term and stores it in long-lasting memories.
What is sustained attention? Give me an example
Holding and maintaining attention over a period of time.
What are three things we can do for the discover pillar?
1) Learn a new Spanish word every day
2) Read 5-10 pages a day of a book
3) Cook a new recipe
What are some safety precautions that need to be followed after having a brain injury?
Any activity that can lead to harm to the brain. Ice staking, riding a motorcycle, cliff jumping.
What does "Use it or lose it" mean in terms of neuroplasticity
Your brain is made up of a network of neural connections. Every thought/action/skill you practice has a specific set of connections that fire in the brain - but those connections only stay strong if you use them.
What is working memory and give me an example.
The ability to use, manipulate, and apple memory for a period of time.
What is divided attention? Give me an example
Our ability to focus on two or more things at once.
Who needs to use the 5 pillars of brain health?
Everyone!
Give me 5 words that in Spanish and in English.
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What does "repetition" mean in terms of neuroplasticity?
Practice is key. Frequency and consistency are very important. Just like going to the gym and lifting weights, our brain is the same.
What is short-term memory? What are the two types?
Short-term: Acts as a "scratch pad" for temporarily recalling information and is made up of 2 types:
- Immediate: Recalling information that was recently presented
- Delay: The ability to recollect information that was acquired earlier.
What is selective attention? Give me an example
Our ability to focus on one thing and filter out other distractions.
Tell me something that you have done within each pillar of brain health!
1) Move
2) Relax
3) Nourish
4) Discover
5) Connect
What is the purpose of writing in a journal?
Reflect on the tasks that you completed that day. Also, to see the progress and over time.
What have you found to be the most beneficial so far in speech therapy?
I am so proud of all the progress you have made so far!
How long can your short-term memory hold information for?
About 30 seconds to a few minutes.
You are riding your bike down the street and listening to music, what type of attention does this require?
Divided attention
Tell me one thing that you have learned that we haven't covered so far!
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Here are some activities that we have done, tell me what we are targeting in each.
Listening to memos
Shopping at a nursery
Sorting cards while watching a video
1) Sustained attention and memory
2) Executive function skills (planning and organizing)
3) Divided attention