Description
Visual Memory Icons and Box Grids
Visual Spatial Skills, Visual Discrimination, Object-naming, Word Finding, Working Memory, Visual Memory
Download this packet of visual memory icons with their corresponding box grids to work on numerous visual perception, language, and executive functions. Buffalo Occupational Therapy uses these activities for in-session work using various techniques and strategies as well as home exercise programs.
Visual memory plays a crucial role in our daily lives, from recognizing familiar faces to navigating through familiar environments. For individuals undergoing occupational therapy, honing visual memory skills can significantly improve overall cognitive function and occupational performance. That’s where visual memory icons and box grids come into play.
Our single-page printable product offers a comprehensive set of visual memory icons paired with corresponding box grids. With a focus on visual spatial skills, visual discrimination, object-naming, word finding, working memory, and visual memory, this packet provides versatile tools for therapists and clients alike. The package includes three different sizes of empty box grids to facilitate testing recall, along with eight unique images of icons presented in both black and white and color variations.
Visual memory deficits can impact various aspects of occupational performance, including activities of daily living, work tasks, and social interactions. By incorporating visual memory exercises into therapy sessions, occupational therapists can address specific cognitive challenges faced by their clients. For instance, individuals with traumatic brain injury may struggle with remembering instructions or locating items in their environment. Similarly, those with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease may experience difficulties with object recognition and recall.
Utilizing visual memory icons and box grids enables therapists to tailor interventions to each client’s unique needs. These activities can be adapted to target specific cognitive domains, such as attention, executive function, and problem-solving skills. Moreover, incorporating visual stimuli enhances engagement and promotes active participation during therapy sessions.
Whether used for in-session activities or as part of home exercise programs, these visual memory tools offer a practical and effective way to support cognitive rehabilitation and functional independence. By improving visual memory and cognitive skills, individuals can enhance their ability to perform everyday tasks, regain confidence, and achieve greater autonomy in daily life.
In this packet:
- (3) Empty box grids to use as your vehicle for testing recall (3×4, 4×4, 4×6)
- (8) Unique images of icons (3×4, 4×4, 4×6)
- (4) Images of both black and white and color for added visual or challenge
Other helpful links:
Check out BOT Portal: Resource Site for Occupational Therapy Students and Practitioners
