A Few Treatment Tips

Once you've asked a question such as "What month is it?" and you receive an answer that is incorrect such as "It's November" when it is actually October; then cue the individual with, "No that's not right. It's not November; it's the month before it. The month before November is ____________." Hopefully, this will enable the person to recall the correct month.

Give succinct introductions to new tasks. Don't go into great detail; sometimes it may be of benefit to give an example.

Always reinforce and praise requests for repetitions from your 'patient' or 'client.' So, if the person says, "Say that again." you should say, "I like the way you asked me to say that again. That's a great self-cue."

Don't be embarrassed by your questions. If they are too difficult (or too easy!) for your patient or client, adjust them.