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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 1. | READER RESPONSE | -Thanks!- | 2. | ON THE WEB | -Large mouse pointers- | 3. | FEATURED PROGRAM | -Understanding Questions PLUS- | 4. | RECOVERY RESOURCE | -Stroke Caregiver Handbook - | 5. | CLINICAL CORNER | - Brain Changes During Learning - | 6. | HUMOR & INSPIRATION | -Life truths, as learned by children- |
All issues of this newsletter are available online at: http://strokesoftware.com/newsletter/<A HREF=" http://strokesoftware.com/newsletter/">Click here to view it online</A>">Click here to view it online</A>____________________________________ 1. READER RESPONSE
-Thanks!-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." "Thank you. This information will enhance and strengthen my courses this fall. I appreciate you keeping me posted": "Thank you for all the websites. I had a stroke Feb. 4th. They will help a lot." ____________________________________ 2. ON THE WEB
-Large mouse pointers-http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q154/5/00.aspThe 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. ____________________________________ 3. FEATURED PROGRAM
-Understanding Questions PLUS-http://www.BungalowSoftware.com/understandingquestions.htmProvides 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. ____________________________________ 4. RECOVERY RESOURCE
-Stroke Caregiver Handbook (free)-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 ======================================= FREE SERVICES FOR SLPS!!!!! http://www.Speech-LanguagePathologist.org , also known as http://www.SpeechTherapist.net is dedicated to providing information and free services to Speech-Language Pathologists including email, job classifieds, products, courses, message board, guestbook, chatroom, and resource links. Come see us today!
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- Brain Changes During Learning -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 ____________________________________ 6. HUMOR AND INSPIRATION
-Life truths, as learned by children-GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT LIFE That Little Children Have Learned: - No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
- When your Mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair.
- If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.
- Never ask your 3 year old brother to hold a tomato.
- You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
- Reading what people write on desks can teach you a lot.
- Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
- Puppies still have bad breath, even after eating a tic-tac.
- Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
- School lunches stick to the wall.
- You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
- Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
- The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.
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