Task Initiation Guide for Brain Injury
A guide for SLPs, caregivers, and clients to understand and manage task initiation breakdowns after brain injury
Task initiation can be one of the most frustrating and misunderstood challenges after brain injury. Clients often know what needs to be done but can’t get started or start and then stall. This resource was built to help clinicians, clients, and family members identify what’s getting in the way and what to do about it.
This resource includes:
A visual explanation of the “start system” in the brain
Psychoeducation handouts for clients and care partners
A structured barrier-identification worksheet
Strategy menu with practical, functional ideas
A daily tracking log for strategy carryover
A caregiver cueing guide and “support ladder”
Clinician-facing evidence summary and usage tips
This resource is perfect for:
Adults with ABI, concussion, or stroke
Clients with executive dysfunction, apathy, or initiation impairments
SLPs working in outpatient, home health, or cognitive rehab settings
Family members or care partners supporting daily routines
Whether you're preparing to introduce metacognitive strategies like Goal–Plan–Do–Review or simply helping someone figure out why they're “stuck,” this resource provides a meaningful entry point into functional executive function work.
A guide for SLPs, caregivers, and clients to understand and manage task initiation breakdowns after brain injury
Task initiation can be one of the most frustrating and misunderstood challenges after brain injury. Clients often know what needs to be done but can’t get started or start and then stall. This resource was built to help clinicians, clients, and family members identify what’s getting in the way and what to do about it.
This resource includes:
A visual explanation of the “start system” in the brain
Psychoeducation handouts for clients and care partners
A structured barrier-identification worksheet
Strategy menu with practical, functional ideas
A daily tracking log for strategy carryover
A caregiver cueing guide and “support ladder”
Clinician-facing evidence summary and usage tips
This resource is perfect for:
Adults with ABI, concussion, or stroke
Clients with executive dysfunction, apathy, or initiation impairments
SLPs working in outpatient, home health, or cognitive rehab settings
Family members or care partners supporting daily routines
Whether you're preparing to introduce metacognitive strategies like Goal–Plan–Do–Review or simply helping someone figure out why they're “stuck,” this resource provides a meaningful entry point into functional executive function work.
A guide for SLPs, caregivers, and clients to understand and manage task initiation breakdowns after brain injury
Task initiation can be one of the most frustrating and misunderstood challenges after brain injury. Clients often know what needs to be done but can’t get started or start and then stall. This resource was built to help clinicians, clients, and family members identify what’s getting in the way and what to do about it.
This resource includes:
A visual explanation of the “start system” in the brain
Psychoeducation handouts for clients and care partners
A structured barrier-identification worksheet
Strategy menu with practical, functional ideas
A daily tracking log for strategy carryover
A caregiver cueing guide and “support ladder”
Clinician-facing evidence summary and usage tips
This resource is perfect for:
Adults with ABI, concussion, or stroke
Clients with executive dysfunction, apathy, or initiation impairments
SLPs working in outpatient, home health, or cognitive rehab settings
Family members or care partners supporting daily routines
Whether you're preparing to introduce metacognitive strategies like Goal–Plan–Do–Review or simply helping someone figure out why they're “stuck,” this resource provides a meaningful entry point into functional executive function work.
