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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
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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
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Cognitive Group Therapy at Holland Bloorview
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• Standardized manual, education curriculum
Cognitive Group Therapy at Holland Bloorview
Brain Attention Memory
Executive Function Social Skills
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• Standardized manual, education curriculum
• Activity based
• Cognitive strategies, skill building
• Individual therapy goals
Cognitive Group Therapy at Holland Bloorview
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• 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
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App Inventory
Examples:
• Target Practice
• Attention Game
• More under development!
APP Inventory
3D Brain
Brain Puzzle
Memory Game
Colour Tap
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Watch the Ball App
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Memory Game App
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Brain Puzzle App
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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
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Thank you
A Collaboration Between BIRT and PEARL
BIRT Research and Clinical Teams