Dr. Dilks and Dr. Hutchinson identify there being more than one type of processing. For example: verbal expressive, verbal receptive, gross motor, and fine motor. etc. All areas (realms) of processing speed depend on interaction with other systems, which don’t always mature at the same rate and contribute to problems with reading and writing.
A thorough medical, psychological and educational evaluation is recommended.
This Tip Card suggests several activities following identification of the specific processing speed issue or problem, including:
Enhancing visual processing speed --
work with a colored paper that attracts the individual’s attention
keep exercises short
take other visual impairments into consideration (i.e.: glasses, contacts, cross-eyed, etc.)
Enhancing writing speed --
develop fine motor strength and control with hand exercises
ensure working knowledge of basic shapes, basic words and sound abilities
work with oversized letters and large writing instruments
utilize soft writing material for client comfort (i.e.,: crayons, cushioned pencils).
Details
Item
PRSP
Pages
8
Year
2017
Authors
Kimberly S. Hutchinson, Ph.D.
She is a Clinical Psychologist with Counseling Services in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Physical Rehabilitation Services at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She graduated from Barry University, Villanova University, and Fielding Graduate University. Kim taught at Barry University and has a research interest in rehabilitation and is completing a fellowship in Neurocognitive Rehabilitation at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Lawrence S. Dilks, Ph.D.
He is a Clinical Neuropsychologist who has a private practice with Counseling Services in Lake Charles Louisiana and serves as the head of the Department of Neuropsychology with the Physical Rehabilitation Service at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He graduated from Truman State University, Kansas State at Pittsburg and The University of Southern Mississippi. Larry served four years as an Army Clinical Psychologist. He taught at Northwestern and McNeese State Universities. In the past 37 years, Larry has focused on helping individuals overcome psychological and cognitive impairments with the primary goal of maintaining as much independence as possible.
Contents
Introduction
Functions of Processing Speed
Changes in Processing Speed
Concentrate treatment on Impaired Processing Speed
Challenging Activities to Improve Processing Speed
Establish Purpose of Activities – Improving Processing Speed
Suggested Activities to Increase Processing Speed
Suggested Activities to Decrease Processing Speed
Other Issues that Affect Processing Speed
Multiple Processing Speeds
The Roles of Training and Experience
Summary
Excerpts
To address processing speed problems and issues, the therapist should
assess the current level of processing speed functioning of the identified patient
identify and select a series of cognitive rehabilitation activities and techniques with achievable goals
seek agreement from the client and caregivers provide instruction to caregivers in selected cognitive rehabilitation techniques
encourage caregivers to continue activities at home.
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