Activities to improve executive functions
As we promised, today we are sharing some activities to improve executive functions.
Neurodevelopmental disorders and their impact on cognitive functions
In recent years, the interest in knowing how the brain works, both in normal and pathological conditions, has increased and has awakened the need to work in an integrated manner at different levels in order to help people who present a certain condition. Neurodevelopmental disorders are within this focus of interest and hence the need …
Working memory and short-term memory: distinction and revision
One distinction we usually make when talking about different human memory systems is between working memory and short-term memory. In the existing literature, some authors consider short-term memory to be a subset of working memory, whereas others argue for the inverse relationship, and finallythere are those who use both terms interchangeablybecause they see both as the …
The role of the occupational therapist in cognitive stimulation and rehabilitation
An occupational therapist, better known as an OT, is a professional who studied in the university in order to get a degree that certified them as a qualified person to perform these activities.
Activities for children with intellectual disabilities
Intellectual disability (ID) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which manifest themselves during the developmental period.
Memory games for seniors: Worksheets for improving memory
5 Memory games for seniors 1. Greater than and less than “Greater than and less than” is the first game for improving memory in seniors. This activity involves writing the smaller and larger numbers immediately preceding and succeeding the reference number; this brain game is ideal for training semantic memory in older adults. As in the other …
Cognitive stimulation worksheets to improve gnosis
Gnosis is the ability of the brain to recognize previously learned information such as objects, persons, or places collected from our senses. Thanks to this ability, we can recognize the voice of a relative, identify an object by touch or recognize a flavor by taste. Can you imagine seeing the face of a close relative …
6 Cognitive Stimulation Activities for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease involves the development of multiple cognitive deficits, including memory impairment and impairment of functions such as language, praxias, gnosias or executive functions. The progressive loss of these cognitive abilities makes it important to focus on these areas to achieve a delay in the progression of dementia. Some of the most common symptoms are …
The Sexual Brain: Neuroscience and sex-related differences
The origin of brain sexuality It is common knowledge that there are anthropomorphic differences between women and men depending on sex. Not only are there biological differences between males and females, but recent neuroscience research has also revealed differences between male and female brain structure. Genetically we are different; females have an XX pair of …