Meta-cognitive Skills Training -“Thinking about thinking”, “knowing about knowing”, becoming “aware of one’s awareness” and higher-order thinking skills. Metacognition can take many forms; it includes knowledge about when and how to use strategies for learning or problem-solving
Ergonomics- Designing and arranging various items that people use so
Ergonomics- Designing and arranging various items that people use so that the individual and items interact most efficiently and safely in multiple settings and environments.
Pragmatic /Social Language Skills- the child’s ability to listen to and remember what you hear, taking turns with friends, and not interrupting, sharing the information you have accurately heard and without rambling, saying things in an organized manner and making sense, using tone and emotions that fit the situation.
Social Language Advanced for Adults – the adult’s ability to listen to and remember what you hear, taking turns with friends, and not interrupting, sharing the information you have accurately heard and without rambling, saying things in an organized manner and making sense, using tone and emotions that fit the
Learning the “Lingo” –Young adults who have special learning needs and have been found eligible for special education services because of a disability are called “exceptional students”. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) ,Developmentally Delayed (DD) ,Dual-Sensory Impaired (Deaf-Blind) (DSI),Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (EBD),Homebound or Hospitalized (HH),Intellectual Disabilities (InD) ,Orthopedic
Cognitive Building – Cognition is the act of knowing or thinking. It includes the ability to choose, understand, remember and use information. Cognitive building includes attention and concentration, processing and understanding information, memory, communication, planning, organization, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, judgment, being patient and impulse control
Addressing Safety Concerns- Adjusting aspects of the environment to aid an individual with mobility, bending and performing expected daily functions in the work environment in a safe manner.
Reward Systems / Keeping it Positive! – Utilized to incentivize adults to comply and follow through with presented tasks. Helps reinforce positive behaviors and expectations. Four common functions of behavior are social attention, tangibles/activities, escape/avoidance and sensory stimulation.
Assist individuals in retaining or resuming their role in the work environment – The long-lasting effects of a post trauma injury can be complex and impact all aspects of the individual’s life. It is important to remember that the capabilities and limitations following a such an injury will vary greatly
Self-Regulation for Adults – The processes involved in self–regulation can be divided into three broad areas: sensory regulation, emotional regulation and cognitive regulation. Sensory regulation allows one to maintain an appropriate level of alertness in order to respond appropriately across environments to the sensory stimuli present.
Self-Regulation for Adults – The processes involved in self–regulation can be divided into three broad areas: sensory regulation, emotional regulation and cognitive regulation. Sensory regulation allows one to maintain an appropriate level of alertness in order to respond appropriately across environments to the sensory stimuli present.
Spaced Retrieval- is a learning technique, which requires users to rehearse information to be learned at different and increasing spaced intervals of time.
Stretching Forms and Positioning- Many individuals with chronic pain find stretching reduces pain and allows them to be able to do their daily activities, including work. A consistent stretching program can do wonders to increase range of motion and relieve stiffness, thus improving how you feel and look.
Preparing for Vocational Skills- The long-lasting effects of brain injury can be complex and impact all aspects of the individual’s life. It is important to remember that the capabilities and limitations following a brain injury will vary greatly from person to person. Some individuals can return to their former careers,
