Visit 5

Abstract

In this visit, of Memory and Attention Adaptation Training (MAAT), the clinician will first review the survivor’s homework, asking about what strategies the survivor has used since the prior visit and how successful they have been. Specifically, both will review how keeping a schedule is improving daily task performance and follow through and review of memory routines. The clinician will then introduce the external strategies of external cueing and distraction reduction (auditory and visual distractions) and will advise the survivor to limit multitasking, which adversely affects the learning of new information, and reduce use of electronic devices and social media, especially passive scrolling through social media pages. The rationale for and concepts involved in activity scheduling and pacing are explained to the survivor. The survivor is asked to apply the chosen compensatory strategy and practice it, and homework is assigned.