Online Resources for Rehabilitation of Neuropsychological Disorders A Practical Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals Edited by Brick Johnstone, and Henry H. Stonnington.

Online Resources

Following are suggestions to assist individuals who have difficulties encoding information:

Minimize distractors in the environment.
Provide soft music/lighting (for some individuals).
Have the individual focus on one task at a time.
Have the individual maintain eye contact with others.
Have the individual repeat what was stated to him/her.
Encourage the person to ask questions to ensure that they comprehend what is stated.
Use a memory notebook.
Use a daily planner.
Provide external aides, such as post-it notes, "to-do" lists, etc.
Use alarm clocks and timers as reminders (e.g., when to take medications, etc.).
Have the individual take notes/make lists for things to remember or tasks to complete.
Increase the relevance of presented information (e.g., make it relevant to the person's daily life, e.g., have them restate information "in their own words," etc.).
Provide associations between information to be remembered in order to improve generalization of learning (e.g., notepad by phone to take messages, basket by door for keys, etc.).
Have the individual repeat information and tasks (i.e., practice makes perfect).
Label drawers, cabinets, dressers, etc.