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Although traditional therapies failed, use ofindividualized scripts to remediate executive andvisuo-motor deficits in three patients with frontal andparietal injuries resulted in improved motor sequencing, problem solving, use of left neglectcompensatory strategies, and decreased perseveration andfrustration. Therapists modeled script use with correctmovements. After learning scripts by heart, patients verbalized each move they were to make (overtself-guidance) while carrying out transfers, wheelchairnavigation, and visuo-motor tasks. Finally, patientsrecited scripts silently (internalizedself-guidance).
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O'Callaghan, M.E., Couvadelli, B. Use of Self-Instructional Strategies with Three Neurologically Impaired Adults. Cognitive Therapy and Research 22, 91–107 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1018720120738
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