Using the Spoon Theory for Cognitive-Communication

Do your cognitive therapy patients have difficulty managing their day-to-day schedules? Do they mention feeling exhausted resulting in poor decision-making and the inability to complete ADLs?

The Spoon Theory is a concept to explain and manage cognitive fatigue which often results from brain injuries or concussions.

By using this resource, SLPs can easily introduce the Spoon Theory to their patients and work towards improved self-awareness and self-efficacy when it comes to their cognitive skills.

The resource includes:

• Overview of the research on cognitive fatigue and how SLPs can help

• Patient-friendly introduction to the Spoon Theory and it’s concepts

• Additional resources including rating scales that can assist you in providing an effective and functional assessment

• Three person-centered activities to help your clients implement this useful technique

• Self-analysis questions to promote independence

Fatigue management and energy conservation should be a substantial component of cognitive-communication therapy! Download this resource to make it part of your speech therapy sessions today.