CogRehabTeacherWeekly nuggets come from a brainstorm the class does together every Thursday to review the most important concepts discussed during that week in class. As you can see, we are quite busy. I’m so proud of them! Cognitive Classes Organization Discussed changes in routines related to transitions. Organization as a tool. Organization is a strategy […]
Posts from October 2015
Cognitive Strategies and Fairway Solitaire Golf
Join us in a discussion about using cognitive strategies when playing games such as Fairway Solitaire. We talk about a variety of strategies and the importance of using the self-regulated learning cycle (SRL Cycle) as a technique throughout the entire game.
Weekly Nuggets 10-22-15
Weekly nuggets come from a brainstorm the class does together every Thursday to review the most important concepts discussed during that week in class. As you can see, we are quite busy. I’m so proud of them! Cognitive Classes There are many different ways to take notes. It is important to find the right way […]
Practical uses for Evernote, Todo, Week Calendar, and Inspiration
We used Inspiration to brainstorm the practical ways the Evernote, Todo, Week Calendar, and Inspiration apps can be used in everyday life. There is a lot of information here, so it may help to focus on the ideas for just one app at a time. However, we found looking at the big picture helped us […]
What new students should know about the program
Team Michelle students wanted to share their insights and advice to help incoming students. Here at the ABI Program you’ll find that everyone has their own unique story, but there is a level of understanding and support that you might not experience elsewhere. It’s a safe environment in which you can share your own challenges, […]
Fall 2015 1st Quarter Nuggets
Problem Solving Problem solving is actually a process, it’s not wise to just jump straight to a solution. Your first attempt at identifying a problem isn’t always correct. Problem solving can be overwhelming, so break it down into manageable chunks. Write the entire problem-solving process down! Brainstorming is important; keep it short; write it down; […]
10th Annual ABI Walk for Awareness!
The 10th Year Celebration Walk for Brain injury Awareness will take place at Huntington Central Park on October 24, 2015 starting at 8:00 am and ending at 11:00 am. Please join us for this early autumn day of hope, fun, and community as we celebrate the spirit of camaraderie within our Brain Injury Family.
What is the ABI Program?
I hated school as a child and as an adult but I really enjoy going to school now! I love the fact that the ABI program is a part of a college campus and students find themselves in real classrooms. It sets the stage for a person who has suffered a brain injury to know […]
What is transition?
Transition can be defined as changing from one thing to another. Specifically for ABI participants it is making the change from being in the program to leaving the program. For me this means going from here to a full time job. For others in the program it means going to school, work or volunteering. Transition […]
Is this program for me?
Student quotes regarding their hesitation in entering the ABI Program “I was hesitant because, while I knew I wasn’t quite right anymore, I thought the program was going to be for more obviously severely disabled A.B.I. survivors. Instead, I found that the program was divided into three (now four) tiers, and I was put into […]