Citation

Fisher S. Activ. Adapt. Aging 1986; 8(1): 81-93.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J016v08n01_10

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper examines the potentials computers have for cognitive remediation in adults. The first section of the paper reports: (1) the theoretical rationale for using informal enrichment to facilitate recovery of function following brain damage, (2) specific problems that patients with brain damage encounter in using the computer, (3) how a computer can be used as a part of the cognitive remediation program, (4) software modifications effective in aiding specific forms of brain damage, and (5) the importance of the motivational aspects of computers in remediation. In the last section specific brain disorders are discussed in terms of the location of the brain lesion, the resulting behavior, and what might be an appropriate set of computer programs that would work with the deficit described. Perceptual disorders, conceptual thinking, attcntion, concentration, memory, and difficulties with language are examined.