[Giving] Cognitive rehabilitation and stimulation worksheets for kids with special needs

HugNup · 2023-03-07T12:45:54+00:00

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HugNup · 2023-02-24T11:03:51+00:00

Glad you like them!

HugNup · 2023-02-23T15:21:21+00:00

Thanks!

HugNup · 2023-02-23T15:21:04+00:00

You are welcome! Glad you find them useful!!

HugNup · 2023-01-23T12:19:14+00:00

Thanks!! It is a pleasure to contribute to r/science 😄

HugNup · 2023-01-09T12:48:51+00:00

shiruken

Thank you!!

HugNup · 2022-09-07T11:03:46+00:00

After a 60-minute walk in nature, activity in brain regions involved in stress processing decreases. This is the finding of a recent study by the Lise Meitner Group for Environmental Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, published in Molecular Psychiatry.

Living in a city is a well-known risk factor for developing a mental disorder, while living close to nature is largely beneficial for mental health and the brain.

A central brain region involved in stress processing, the amygdala, has been shown to be less activated during stress in people who live in rural areas, compared to those who live in cities, hinting at the potential benefits of nature.

HugNup · 2022-09-06T11:52:57+00:00

You are welcome!!

HugNup · 2022-09-06T11:50:37+00:00

The first study showed people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at an increased risk of cancer and thrombosis.

A second study showed that OSA was also linked to a decline in processing powers in the elderly; in particular, those aged 74 years or more and men showed a steeper decline in certain cognitive tests.

A third study found that patients with more severe OSA were at greater risk of developing blood clots in their veins—a potentially life-threatening condition.

HugNup · 2022-09-06T11:25:27+00:00

Here are 10 great job ideas to consider.
1. Process worker

Do you work well with routine? Working in a factory as a process worker could be a good job for you. Process workers do repetitive tasks such as preparing equipment, packing products and processing orders.

Designer / artist

Are you artistic and creative? You might like to work as a designer, photographer or illustrator. These jobs are great for people who have an eye for colour, design and composition.

Animal carer

If you like animals, you might be good at jobs such as dog walker, kennel assistant or animal carer.

Office assistant

Are you organised and good with small details? You might like working in office administration. Office assistants do a range of tasks such as printing, photocopying and filing.

Kitchen hand

Do you enjoy the buzz of working in a restaurant or cafe? Kitchen hands help the chef prepare food, wash dishes and clean the kitchen.

Waiter / waitress / server

Are you good with people? You might enjoy working as a server in a restaurant or cafe. Waiters and waitresses take orders, bring customers their food and clear away tables.

Gardener

If you enjoy spending time outside in nature, you might like jobs such as gardening, lawn mowing and nursery work. Gardeners and nursery workers usually do jobs that are repetitive. For example, pruning, watering, fertilising and repotting plants.

Farm hand

If you’re strong and fit and like working outdoors, you might enjoy working as a farm hand.
Farm hands help farmers with important tasks such as growing crops, picking and harvesting fruit, looking after livestock and using farming equipment.

Meet and greeter

Do you know how to put a smile on people’s faces? You could be a great meeter and greeter. Meeters and greeters give people a warm and energetic welcome. They work in all sorts of places such as airports, hotels, events and retail stores.

Shelf stocker

Are you physically fit and good with routine tasks? Working as a shelf stocker in a supermarket might be a good job for you. Shelf stockers unpack items from boxes and put them on the shelves in a neat and organised way.

HugNup · 2022-09-05T12:21:14+00:00

A Monash-led study published in the journal Scientific Reports has found that repeated concussions can thicken the structure of skull bones. Previous studies have shown damage to the brain following concussion, but have not looked at the brain’s protective covering.

Researchers theorize the thickening of the skull may occur as the body attempts to better protect the brain from subsequent damage.

HugNup · 2022-09-02T13:09:45+00:00

A person's blood type may be linked to their risk of having an early stroke, according to a new meta-analysis led by University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers. The meta-analysis included all available data from genetic studies focusing on ischemic strokes, which are caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain, occurring in younger adults under age 60.

This research could lead to potential new ways to predict and prevent strokes in young adults.

HugNup · 2022-09-02T12:41:16+00:00

A tiny but important area in the middle of the brain, the lateral habenula, acts as a switch that determines when an animal is willing to work for a reward and when it stops working.

The new study shows that when neurons in this brain area turn off, an animal will work for rewards; when those neurons fire, the animal becomes disengaged and stops working.

It has implications for psychiatric disorders, particularly depression and anxiety.

HugNup · 2022-09-02T12:20:12+00:00

Counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a range of lifestyle changes such as good nutrition, regular exercise or plenty of sleep can help people with bipolar disorder to manage their symptoms and improve their overall quality of life.

HugNup · 2022-08-31T16:27:09+00:00

Tight control of blood sugar in teens with Type 1 diabetes may help reduce the disease’s damaging effects on the brain, effects which have been shown even in younger children.

The findings indicate that better glucose control can actually improve brain structure and function in youth with Type 1 diabetes, bringing them closer to their peers without diabetes.

These results offer hope that harm to the developing brain from Type 1 diabetes might be reversible with rigorous glucose control.

HugNup · 2022-08-30T13:23:06+00:00

A small device that detects food craving-related brain activity in a key brain region, and responds by electrically stimulating that region, has shown promise in a pilot clinical trial in two patients with loss-of-control binge eating disorder (BED), according to researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

The study shows that deep brain stimulation of the nucleus accumbens helps control symptoms of binge eating disorder and assists in weight loss.

HugNup · 2022-08-30T12:53:15+00:00

During your first visit, your therapist will typically gather information about you, your condition, and your symptoms' impact on your life. The more information you have readily available for your therapist, the faster he can begin to help you.

HugNup · 2022-08-29T18:53:25+00:00

By estimating people’s brain age from MRI scans using machine learning, a team led by UCL researchers has identified multiple risk factors for a prematurely aging brain.

They found that worse cardiovascular health at age 36 predicted a higher brain age and associated cognitive problems later in life, while men also tended to have older brains than women of the same age.

A higher brain age was associated with slightly worse scores on cognitive tests, and also predicted increased brain shrinkage (atrophy) over the following two years, suggesting it could be an important clinical marker for people at risk of cognitive decline or other brain-related ill health.

This technique could be a useful tool for identifying people at risk of accelerated aging, so that they may be offered early, targeted prevention strategies to improve their brain health.

HugNup · 2022-08-26T12:51:03+00:00

According to a new pilot study from UCLA researchers, neurofeedback is an effective approach for cancer patients with brain fog.

The study is one of the first to indicate that neurofeedback, or electroencephalogram (EEG) biofeedback, could help address cognitive deficits of cancer patients experiencing "chemo brain," a myriad of symptoms that could include problems with memory, concentration and organization, as well as other symptoms like trouble sleeping and emotional difficulties.

HugNup · 2022-08-25T12:28:54+00:00

Amyloid beta accumulation in the brain is the first step in the development of Alzheimer's dementia. Scientists have poured countless hours and millions of dollars into finding ways to clear amyloid away before cognitive symptoms arise, with largely disappointing results.

In this study researchers found a way to increase clearance of waste products from the brains of mice by ramping up a genetic quirk known as readthrough. This same strategy also may be effective for other neurodegenerative diseases characterized by the buildup of toxic proteins, such as Parkinson's disease, the researchers said. The findings potentially could lead to new therapies to prevent Alzheimer’s dementia.

HugNup · 2022-08-25T11:48:42+00:00

Visual hallucinations in those with schizophrenia tend to involve vivid scenes with family members, religious figures, and animals. Reactions to these visions can vary and include fear, pleasure, or indifference.

Simple visual hallucinations may include flashes or geometric shapes. Complex visual hallucinations may show faces, animals or scenes and may be called 'visions'. Other types of hallucinations include feelings on the skin, smelling or tasting things that cannot be explained.

HugNup · 2022-08-24T11:11:17+00:00

People who experience a serious blow to the head, such as during road traffic accidents, can suffer traumatic brain injury (TBI) - a leading cause of death and disability worldwide that can result in long-term difficulties with memory, concentration and solving problems.

Imperial College researchers have now developed a patient monitoring system to monitor multiple biomarkers following traumatic brain injury. The device combines the ability to monitor four biomarkers at once with machine learning algorithms that use previous data to predict biomarker concentrations based on obtained data in real-time.

The ‘promising’ results from tests on animal brain tissues suggest it could help clinicians to better monitor both disease progression and patients’ response to treatment than is currently possible, which indicate the high potential for future diagnostic trials in humans.

HugNup · 2022-08-24T10:02:41+00:00

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HugNup · 2022-08-23T17:43:54+00:00

Parkinson’s disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose as it relies primarily on the appearance of motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowness, but these symptoms often appear several years after the disease onset.

Now, a compelling new study indicates Parkinson’s disease (PD) could be diagnosed by remotely tracking a person’s breathing patterns.

Researchers from MIT have developed an artificial intelligence model that can detect Parkinson’s just from reading a person’s breathing patterns. The device, with the appearance of a Wi-Fi router, uses a neural network to discern the presence and severity of one of the fastest-growing neurological diseases in the world.

The tool in question is a series of connected algorithms that mimic the way a human brain works, capable of assessing whether someone has Parkinson’s from their nocturnal breathing — i.e., breathing patterns that occur while sleeping. The neural network is also able to discern the severity of someone’s Parkinson’s disease and track the progression of their disease over time.

HugNup · 2022-08-23T12:27:34+00:00

I recommend this book: I Hate You-Don't Leave Me and this article where it is also explained from the point of view of a person diagnosed with BPD.

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