THE NEURO NEWSLETTER – October 2001 Timely, useful information for speech therapists, those with speech & language difficulties, and their caregivers. Timely, useful information for speech therapists, those with speech & language difficulties, and their caregivers. -Clay Nichols, Editor ____________________________________ CONTENTS
All issues of this newsletter are available online at: <A HREF=" http://strokesoftware.com/newsletter/">Click here to view it online</A>">Click here to view it online</A>____________________________________ Below is some feedback that we never got a chance to print. "Dear Clay: Thanks for keeping in touch with the newsletter. I find the stories very uplifting and interesting." -Laura Brennan . . . "Thank you. This information will enhance and strengthen my courses this fall. I appreciate you keeping me posted": -Dr. Jacques . . . "Thank you for all the websites. I had a stroke Feb. 4th. They will help a lot." -Dorothy Dotapple1@aol.com
____________________________________ The Microsoft Windows Alternative Mouse Pointers are easy-to-see mouse pointer schemes designed to work with Windows. These pointer schemes can be helpful for laptop computer users and some users with low vision.
____________________________________ Provides practice with understanding various questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how. Displays a question and up to 4 answers. Provides nearly unlimited therapy practice, with over 5,000 exercises Recommended For: * Reading Comprehension * Understanding Questions * Auditory Comprehension (PLUS version) DETAILED INFO on the Bungalow Software website: http://www.BungalowSoftware.com/understandingquestions.htm HOW IT WORKS Displays "Wh" questions (Who, What, Where, etc.) and up to 4 choices, one of which is correct. Like all Bungalow programs, it provides helpful cueing (hints) (see Example, below) FEATURES * Unlimited therapy, with over 5,000 exercises. * 3 difficulty levels, by varying the number of "Wh" types compared. * Hints and explanations guarantee ensure success
__________ EXAMPLE: Who is talking? 1. Now 2. William 3. To get groceries 4. A long time If the patient chooses the wrong answer, get a hint: "WHO means a PERSON" If they miss it again, it provides the answer an explanation: "WHO means a PERSON" "PERSON is WILLIAM" DOWNLOAD A FREE TRIAL from: http://www.BungalowSoftware.com/download/understanding_outloud_questions_install.exe(Warning, it's a large file: 10 MB, so it may take an hour or two) ORDERING Standard ($139.50) or Pro ($189.50) Call 1-800-891-9937 Mon - Fri 9 am to 4pm. Or, visit BungalowSoftware.com on the web: http://www.bungalowsoftware.com/ordering.htm You can order online or print an order form. ____________________________________ This is a great resources written by caregivers for caregivers. The Stroke Caregivers Handbook was written by several of stroke caregivers who wanted to make their learned experiences available for the new stroke caregiver. Don't feel that you have to go through this traumatic time by yourself. It is not necessary to learn on your own as you go. This handbook has been written in order to assist you with the most difficult time of your life. And the best part is… it's free! http://www.strokesafe.org/SAFE_projects.html
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____________________________________ A new study by brain scientists at Brown University provides evidence that learning engages a brain process called long-term potentiation (LTP), which in turn strengthens synapses in the cerebral cortex. Read the full article at: http://www.neuroskills.com/pr-brainlearning.shtml
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