Three Therapy Takeaways from "The Brain That Changes Itself" by Norman Doidge

The Speech Umbrella

Ever wondered how a deeper understanding of brain plasticity could revolutionize your language therapy sessions? Join me as I share my key takeaways from Norman Doidge's eye-opening book, "The Brain That Changes Itself", and how we can harness the power of brain plasticity to create more effective and efficient therapy practices. Discover how roadblocks can pave the way for new brain maps, the significance of clear signals in information retention, and why focused attention is indispensable for molding and reshaping our brain maps.
Let's dive into the fascinating world of auditory processing and its connection to language and speech impairments. Learn how I use pictures and descriptors to aid clients in naming exercises, and a shopping activity that helps improve word retrieval. We'll also explore the challenges language-impaired children face in perceiving the fast parts of speech and shed light on David Kilpatrick's "Equipped for Reading Success" program, which has been a game-changer for me as a clinician. Don't miss this enlightening episode that will transform the way you approach language therapy and help you unlock the full potential of the brain's plasticity!
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The Brian that Changes Itself
Picnic Fun
That Thing That Isn’t APD
Equipped for Reading Success
Phonological Awareness Tracking Tool
Whole Body Listening
Impossible R Made Possible

Music: Simple Gifts performed by Ted Yoder, used with permission

Chapters

1. Three Therapy Takeaways from "The Brain That Changes Itself" by Norman Doidge (00:00:00)

2. Therapy Takeaways From Brain Book (00:00:06)

3. Brain Plasticity and Language Therapy (00:06:43)