Word Finding
Definition of word finding
What is choosing the right words to communicate?
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?
Colour and sport that both start with B
What are blue/black/beige etc. and basketball/baseball etc.?
3 synonyms for the word "polite"
What is civil, respectful, considerate, etc.
Challenge with reading after a brain injury
What is:
- Vision changes
- Difficulty with electronics
- Taking longer to read/Needing to re-read|
- Negative impact on academic/work performance
3 meanings for the word mean
What are:
1. Mathematical Average
2. Unkind
3. Indicating or referring to something
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 strategies for word finding
What are
- Using categories/Grouping
- Using Synonyms
- Acting it out/Gesturing
2 strategies for attention
What are:
- Check in/Monitoring attention levels
- Taking pictures/notes
- Working in a quiet place (reduce noise and clutter)
- Following a routine
- Mindfulness/Meditation
2 strategies for reading
What are:
- Plan Do Review
- Cornell notes
- Blinders/Rulers/Coloured Overlays
- Reading glasses/prisms
- Working in quiet place, good lightning, reduced noise and distractions
- Read aloud
2 internal strategies for memory
What are:
- Associations/Visual Imagery
- Environmental supports (family/caregivers' help)
- Practice/Repetition/Rehearsal
- Elaboration
- Grouping/Chunking
2 strategies for executive functioning/problem solving
What are:
- Writing notes/Brainstorming
- Pro/Con list
- Goal Plan Do Review
- Work backwards
- Survey the whole picture