Activities for improving orientation
For most of us, it can be easy to answer questions like who are you? where are you now? or what day is today? For those with orientation impairments, however, these questions are really complicated.
Crossed laterality and learning difficulties
What is laterality? Laterality is the distribution of functions across the two cerebral hemispheres. The preference for one side of the body over the other (right or left) to perform actions depends on this distribution. This laterality comes from the binary organization of our nervous system. In fact, this duality is found in our body: …
5 cognitive stimulation activities for children that you should know about
Cognitive Stimulation Activities for Children: 1. The Magic Word The classic word search puzzle remains the cognitive stimulation activity most chosen among professionals to improve attention in kids. NeuronUP offers therapists the possibility of customizing the word search to stimulate patients by using words from their daily life. For example, creating a customized word search with the …
Cognitive rehabilitation activities for children with ADHD
October 1st is ADHD World Awareness Day, and in observance of that day, NeuronUP recommends cognitive rehabilitation activities for children with ADHD. The following exercises are mainly focused on executive functions and attention. Cognitive rehabilitation activities for children with ADHD 1. Let the Games Begin! This first activity is a game in which children must sort the soccer balls …
Exercises for Stroke Patients
Cognitive rehabilitation is crucial for recovery after stroke. Therefore, here we provide you with some exercises for stroke patients , perfect for rehabilitation professionals to work with stroke victims. 14 NeuronUP Exercises for Stroke Patients Depending on the sequelae of stroke, stroke patients will undergo cognitive rehabilitation or other therapies, something that will be always …
Executive functions in children and adolescents
Thanks to this post, you will further your understanding of executive functions in children and adolescents, with a special emphasis on ADHD and executive function problems. In addition, you will learn a number of strategies to stimulate and boost the appropriate development of executive function in children. Executive functions in children In the last 20 …
Activities for improving reasoning in children
Cognitive stimulation is a fundamental neuropsychological technique for improving mental capacity in people. When applied to children, cognitive stimulation aims to improve basic cognitive processes, including memory, attention, and reasoning. Today, we focus on activities for improving reasoning in children. What is reasoning? Reasoning is a critical function for daily life since it involves the …
How to Improve Your Social Skills: Social Skills Games
What are social skills? Definition of Social Skills Social skills are a set of behavioral strategies and the abilities to implement those behaviors in order to help solve social situations effectively, that is, in an acceptable manner for both the individual and the social context. They enable individuals to express feelings, attitudes, desires, opinions or …
6 activities to improve memory
“Memory is the diary that we all carry with us”, Oscar Wilde once wrote. Memory is the storage of information and personal experiences. It gives us the capability to learn and adapt. Thanks to memory, we are who we are. Unfortunately, there are diseases like Alzheimer’s, in which memory fades away gradually. This memory loss, however, can …