Cognitive and Perceptual Rehabilitation: Optimizing Function Book

1 Overview of Cognitive and Perceptual Rehabilitation 1

2 General Considerations: Evaluations and Interventions for Those Living with Functional Limitations Secondary to Cognitive and Perceptual Impairments 32

3 Managing Visuospatial Impairments to Optimize Function 45

4 Self-Awareness and Insight: Foundations for Intervention 67

App. 4-1 Evidence-Based Practice for Awareness Interventions 105

5 Managing Apraxia to Optimize Function 109

App. 5-1 Evidence-Based Interventions for Apraxia Focused on Improving Daily Function 134

6 Managing Unilateral Neglect to Optimize Function 136

App. 6-1 Evidence-Based Interventions for Neglect Focused on Improving Daily Function 165

7 Managing Agnosias to Optimize Function 169

App. 7-1 Evidence-Based Practice for AgnosiaFocused on Improving Daily Function 182

8 Managing Attention Deficits to Optimize Function 184

App. 8-1 Evidence-Based Interventions Focused on Improving Daily Function and Participation for Those with Attention Impairments 207

9 Managing Memory Deficits to Optimize Function 210

App. 9-1 Evidence-Based Interventions for Memory Loss Focused on Improving Daily Function 240

10 Managing Executive Function Impairments to Optimize Function 245

App. 10-1 Evidence-Based Interventions for Impairments of Executive Functions Focused on Improving Daily Function 279

11 Application of Concepts: Case Studies 284

App. A The Glasgow Coma Scale 292

App. B Rancho Levels of Cognitive Functioning-Revised and the Family Guide to the Rancho Levels of Cognitive Functioning-Revised 293

Index 303