Post on 27-Feb-2021
Brain Gain: Technology-Infused Cognitive Rehabilitation for Kids with Brain Injuries
Lisa Kakonge, M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO, SLP, CCC-SLP
Sara Stevens, Ph.D., C.Psych. Elaine Widgett, OT Reg (Ont), MRSc, CHE
Luke O’Connor, M.Eng., M.Sc.
GTA Rehab Network Best Practices Day, June 2, 2017
Cognitive Group Therapy at Holland Bloorview
• Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team (BIRT)
• Cognitive Group Therapy
–Senior Group (1980): adolescents 13 to 18 years old
– Junior Group (1990): children ages 7 to 12 years old
– Inter-disciplinary clinician facilitators
Cognitive Group Therapy at Holland Bloorview
• Standardized manual, education curriculum
Cognitive Group Therapy at Holland Bloorview
Brain Attention Memory
Executive Function Social Skills
• Standardized manual, education curriculum
• Activity based
• Cognitive strategies, skill building
• Individual therapy goals
Cognitive Group Therapy at Holland Bloorview
• Clients learned (and remembered!) cognitive education
• Greater understanding of the brain, brain injury, rehabilitation goals
• Enjoyed attending group, would recommend group to other clients
• Favourites: activities, Jello brain
• Recommendations: more activities
Evaluate client learning and feedback
App Inventory
Examples:
• Target Practice
• Attention Game
• More under development!
APP Inventory
3D Brain
Brain Puzzle
Memory Game
Colour Tap
Watch the Ball App
Memory Game App
Brain Puzzle App
Next Steps
• Evaluation of Brain Gain
–Curriculum and use of technology
–Therapy goal attainment
– Functional performance
–Satisfaction and feedback
• Additional technology and app development
• Standardize and share knowledge
Thank you
A Collaboration Between BIRT and PEARL
BIRT Research and Clinical Teams