Calming Chaos-Do I Have An Executive Function Disorder?
The alarm goes off at 5:45 am and you jump out of bed, knock out 5 miles on the treadmill, catch the train, and are at your desk for 7:30. You create your agenda for your first meeting at 8:00 and the rest of the day is filled with reports to write, e-mails and instant […]
How Important is Cognitive Reserve?…VERY!!
Challenging economic times often prompt us to take a look at our financial health and consult an expert to make the necessary changes to increase our financial security. In my work as a Speech Language Pathologist, I see daily the need to improve our physical health, specifically our Brain Health. According to the CDC, there were […]
“That’s not what I meant”-Strategies for Effective Communication
Communication is “a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior,” (Merriam-Webster). In my work with clients, I emphasize that “Effective Communication” occurs when the intended message was sent, and that same message was received. There is a lot of brain activity that needs to happen […]
Where did my attention go and how can I get it back?
Have you noticed yourself having more difficulty staying focused when completing a task? Getting distracted? Switching to a new task before you completed the one you are doing? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone. Many adults are having the same experience and feeling as though they have developed […]
Helping Students Manage Their Transition Back To The Classroom
It’s almost hard to believe that we are in the final weeks of summer vacation. This year will bring with it many changes for students who participated in remote learning for part or all of the 2020-2021 school year. As a parent, I am sure you have questions related to how smoothly this transition will […]
STOP and Reset Your Brain
Summer is in full swing for many as we just celebrated the 4th of July. It’s a good time to check in and think about how we can manage life’s demands and maintain that summer calm. In a world where we are inundated with information coming at us quickly and from multiple sources, our brains […]
Managing Cognitive Fatigue
Cognitive fatigue is common following a brain injury and one of the challenges my clients find the most frustrating. They create a plan for their day but by lunch, they are too exhausted to complete it. Managing daily work and life responsibilities feels impossible. So, what can they do? The Cognitive Energy Rating Scale, which […]
Flipping the Switch-Managing the Return to Work and Life
Good news! Restrictions are being rolled back as the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to decrease. In the NY metropolitan area, more teachers and students have returned to the classroom and employers are beginning to allow more employees to return to their office. Some companies are now sending out notices letting their employees know […]
MONITOR and MODERATE-My favorite M&M Strategy
How aware are you of you throughout your day? Your week? If your response is “not very,” my goal is to help you change that and increase your overall well-being and productivity. It’s a Win-Win! So, what do I mean by “how aware are you of you?” I am asking about how you feel cognitively, […]
As life returns to “Normal”-The Social, Cognitive and Emotional Implications
The words many New Jerseyans and others around the country have all been eagerly awaiting, “Students can begin to return to school” have been spoken. Not immediately but over the next month, more students are expected to transition from remote learning to in school education. There have been temporary returns for some, hybrid models for […]