Memory Strategies

Memory difficulties can vary from child to child depending on the damage that they have experienced. the problems can range from weakness in short-term rote and working memory to inconsistencies in long-term recall.
Typically short term memory problems are seen in the child as not remembering directions that have been given. Somethings that can be done to help are:

• provide one instruction at a time until they can remember that step and then add another step
• write down verbal instructions as well so that the child is able to look back 
• use familiar language don't use words they do not know  
• provided visual aids if that is needed to recall memory

Longer term memory problems are normally seen as being able to do one task one day and the next day not being able to do the same task. Something that can be done to help are:

• providing visual aids to help the recall
• regular reminders 
• teaching mnemonics for recall, so finding links to things they need to remember
• lastly remember the more sensory that you are using the better.

(Alberta Learning,2004)