Retraining Cognition : Techniques and Applications

Rick Parenté • Douglas Herrmann

The second edition of Retraining Cognition relates existing cognitive psychology theory to current cognitive rehabilitation interventions.

Since the first edition, a great deal of published research has either validated or disconfirmed much of the conventional wisdom in the cognitive rehabilitation field. This second edition reflects these changes. It describes techniques that have stood the test of time, are confirmed by research, and have proven especially effective in clinical practice.

In addition to discussing memory skills, this book provides techniques for problem solving, decision making, concept learning, organization and planning, and other reasoning skills. External aids, prosthetic devices, and other strategies and activities for improving memory and reasoning skills are also covered.

This is a valuable resource for anyone who provides treatment to persons with brain injuries, strokes, developmental delays, and learning disabilities.

Est. 483 page, 2003.