FOTA Connect: Working Your Memory: An OT's Perspective on Improving Your Client's Cognitive and Functional Performance

Course overview

Working memory is a critical cognitive function that supports the temporary storage and manipulation of information necessary for complex tasks and daily functioning. This presentation aims to define working memory and examine its core components. The presentation also focuses on the intentional design or modification of functional tasks to increase working memory load. Lastly, strategies to manage heightened working memory demands are explored and demonstrated.