Cognitive Communication Rehabilitation Activity Manual for Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries
This new manual is created for persons who wish to enhance their cognitive communicative skills. It provides many problem solving cognitive-language based activities. This manual develops moderate language levels that allow individuals to expand basic cognitive communication skills to more complex levels. It provides three basic segments.
The first segment helps increase word finding skills. It relies on words that are used daily to communicate functional wants and needs. The user can work on these lists in a number of ways to enhance ability to complete communication with significant others in the environment.
The second segment has exercises in word comprehension. It is based on simple reading activities and categorization exercises that stimulate memory for functional reading tasks. The user can develop skills to assist in completion of interactive participation in community activities that require reading.
The final section provides additional exercises for reading at the sentence level and beyond. Many individuals enjoy looking at magazines or the web to gather information. Exercises such as these allow for testing comprehension and expanding language skills to help people function more independently in their homes and communities.
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| Item | CCOM |
| ISBN# | 9781931117562 |
| Pages | 150 pages perfect bound |
| Year | 2009 |
About The Author
Introduction
COMMUNICATION WORD LISTS
Communication Word Lists
General directions for speech and language pathologists
General directions for caregivers and families
Helpful suggestions
Additional activity suggestions
How To Create a Word Communication Chart
Sample Format for Word Communication Chart
Communication Alphabet Chart
Sample Formats Alphabet Chart Setup
WORD COMPREHENSION
Word Comprehension
Possible suggestions for speech and language pathologists
General directions for caregivers and families
Additional activity suggestions
Complete the sentences
Select the correct phrase
Select the correct opposite
Pick the correct word to complete the sentences
Select the word that is similar in meaning
Put the words on the right in the correct column
Circle the one word that doesn’t belong with the category on the left
Circle the four of the words that could be associated with each category
Circle the words associated with each category
Select a word to complete the category
Pick the one item that does not belong
Find a word that matches the description
STORY COMPREHENSION
Story Comprehension
General directions for speech and language pathologists
General directions for caregivers and families
Fill in the Blanks Suggested activities
Yes/No Questions Suggested activities
Multiple Choice Questions Suggested activities
Content Questions Suggested activities
Bonus Questions Suggested activities
Additional activity suggestions
NEEDS
BATHROOM
CALENDAR
CANE
CIGARETTES COMB
DOORBELL
EYEGLASSES
KEYS
KLEENEX
LIGHT BULBS
MONEY
PILLS
PURSE
RADIO
RAZOR
REMOTE CONTROL
TELEPHONE
TV
WALLET
WATCH
Use the chart on the left to answer the statements below. Fill in the blank. Some words from the chart may be used more than once.
1. Used for shaving. __________________________________________
2. Unlocks the door. __________________________________________
3. A place for money, photos, and credits cards. ____________________
4. Another word for medicine. __________________________________
5. Used for a runny nose. ______________________________________
6. Something people smoke. ____________________________________
7. Tells the year, day, and month. _______________________________
8. A room with a sink and shower. _______________________________
9. Use it to dial 0 for operator. __________________________________
10. Used to change the TV station. _______________________________
11. Something that shows the news, movies, and programs. ____________
12. Tells you someone is at the door. ______________________________
13. They burn out and have to be replaced. _________________________
14. Plays music and broadcasts the news. __________________________
15. Used to pay for something we buy. ____________________________
16. Something a woman would carry. _____________________________
17. Can improve our vision. _____________________________________
18. Helps to steady you when walking. ____________________________
19. Tells the time._____________________________________________
20. Used to fix hair. ___________________________________________
TITANIC
Directions: Read the story and answer the items on both pages.
Fill in the missing words found in the story above
1.
The movie Titanic, a made-for-TV movie, opened in December, 1997.
2.
It was inspired by the discovery of the Titanic in the
3.
At the time of its release it ranked as the most expensive film in
history.
4.
It earned more than $1 billion by early 1998 and was number one at the box
office for a record 15 weeks.
1.
The movie ____________
, a made-for-TV movie, __________in December, 1997.
2.
It was ___________by the discovery of the Titanic in the _______
3.
At the time of its ______________ it ranked as the most expensive film in __________ history.
4.
It earned more than $1 ___________________ by early 1998 and was number one at the box _____________ for a record 15 weeks.
5.
At the ___________________ ceremonies in April 1998, Titanic won 11 awards, tying the record set by Ben-Hur in __________________.
Yes and no questions
1.
Did the movie Titanic open in the summer of 1998?
Yes No
2.
Was the Titanic discovered in the
3.
Was the Titanic a very expensive movie?
Yes No
4.
Was it number one movie for only 5 weeks?
Yes No
5.
Did the movie win as many awards as Ben-Hur?
Yes No
Pick the correct word choice
1.
The movie Titanic, a made-for-TV movie, opened in (June or December), 1997.
2.
It was inspired by the (discovery or building) of the Titanic in the
in 1985.
3.
At the time of its release it ranked as the (least or most) expensive film in
4.
It (earned
or won) more than $1 billion by early 1998 and was number one at the box office for a record 15 weeks.
5.
At the Oscar ceremonies in April 1998, Titanic won 11 awards, (tying
or beating) the record set by Ben-Hur in 1959.
Recall the answers or look for them in the story
1.
What was the name of the made-for-TV movie?
2.
What inspired the making of this movie?
3.
How expensive was this movie to make?
4.
How long was it number one at the box office?
5.
Which movie did the Titanic tie for awards?
Answer these bonus questions
Describe the type of movies you prefer.
Name some of the movies you have enjoyed.
What are some other popular forms of entertainment?
Why do you think this movie was so popular?
Name some different kinds of boats.