HIGHER AND LOWER LEVEL

I have had the pleasure of using the Higher and Lower Level Cognitive Retraining book for a couple of years

through the editing phase to its completion.  This book is full of excellent material that is practical and functional

for a wide variety of patients. It is great for patients who’ve had a stroke or TBI in that these activities are what

patients need to actually be able to do when they go home such as managing finances, medications, shopping

lists, etc.  I’ve used this material with patients who have dementia for orientation, remote memory, and basic

problem solving. I have even used this resource for some patients with aphasia utilizing the lower level tasks

with reading, fill in the blank, some sequential naming, and convergent thinking which helps cue for word

finding. I have exclusively used this resource for cognitive retraining, because it has everything you need for

your daily cognitive retraining therapy sessions including memory, problem solving, thought organization,

sequencing, and functional daily living cognitive tasks. Each section begins with lower level tasks and works

through higher level tasks for patients who wish to return to work or manage their own homes independently.

I highly recommend Higher and Lower Level Cognitive Retraining as your “go to” resource for your cognitive

retraining therapy.

 

Alissa Outhier, M.S. CCC-SLP

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The Higher and Lower Level Cognitive Retraining book is an excellent resource to have on hand.  It contains

something you can incorporate into every treatment session.  I utilize this manual in an inpatient rehab setting

and love the variety of subjects.  From sequencing, problem solving and money/finance, it has all the sections

you will find useful as you help your patients prepare to return home. This book has been a valuable addition to

my therapy materials.  It is packed cover to cover with great resources to use while delivering top-notch therapy!

 

Lori Bright, M.S., M.Ed., CCC-SLP

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