NorthernBeth Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Hey, just wondering if anyone has any programs and systems to increase auditory memory. We are still plugging away at the Barton and making progress with it- but when we do the "compare two words" exercise he has often forgotten the first word by the time we get to the second one-- I was just wondering if I should be working on some other activity which might help increase his memory skills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Yes, definitely work on increasing working memory. Our favorite thing was giving commands for him to repeat and do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernBeth Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thank-you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in CA Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 We played the Grocery Cart game: "I went to the story and I bought apples." The next person says, "I went to the store and I bought apples and bread." And so forth, each person adding an item. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Jean De Gaetano has a bunch of good auditory skills books. Attention Good Listeners! is a good one to start with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Technically you should be using visualization strategies with grocery game, not only auditory. I personally would not work on just on path but use variety, so visual, auditory, etc. we worked in it multiple times a day for just a few minutes. Different way each time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernBeth Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 I can't seem to get Attention Good Listeners up in Canada, and the people there don't ship to Canada. I am a little frustrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 You could try the game simon, it is a fun way to build up auditory and visual memory: They have new smaller versions but I like the original from my childhood: https://www.amazon.com/Simon-1897-Electronic-Memory-Game/dp/B00E9YWJOS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506975020&sr=8-3&keywords=simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 DS always required some sort of kinesthetic element to help him memorize and learn things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I can't seem to get Attention Good Listeners up in Canada, and the people there don't ship to Canada. I am a little frustrated. Don't sweat it. There are lots of other ways to get the same effect. I used and liked AGL and liked how flexible it was (lots of ways to use it), but it's starting point is discriminating minimal differences pairs. That element you don't seem to need, so anything else will work. DS always required some sort of kinesthetic element to help him memorize and learn things. Bingo. When I worked on working memory with my ds, I did it a variety of ways each day. I tried to have 4 short sessions and do it a different way each time. So in a given day I might do: -digit spans -play a board game that uses a lot of working memory with talking like A Fist Full of Coins (which ironically is from Canada, yes? check) -play a game that uses visual working memory (memory, you know, like with picture cards you flip and pair) -a kinesthetic/motion game where I would give a command and have him repeat it. Increase the lengths and complexity of the sequences. THE MOST IMPORTANT part is the repeating of the commands. Think about it. You want them to be able to use their working memory while talking, while motor planning, and while dealing with distractions. So work on working memory lots of ways, not just one, and make sure you're bringing in distractions as the task gets easier. He's older, yes? As soon as he's ready, begin basic metronome work following Heathermomster's instructions (google site search to find). Once he can do the actual motions of the metronome work, bring in conversation, and once he can do metronome plus conversation then add digit spans. Now you have motor planning plus language plus EF plus distractions. THAT was the powerhouse combination for us. But work up to it slowly, kwim? Don't flip him out. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) You could try the game simon, it is a fun way to build up auditory and visual memory: They have new smaller versions but I like the original from my childhood: https://www.amazon.com/Simon-1897-Electronic-Memory-Game/dp/B00E9YWJOS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506975020&sr=8-3&keywords=simon Ds was gifted Air Simon. Maybe I should have him try it out again. It's quite annoying to me LOL The game is quite loud. edited: ha I just saw on YouTube there is a way to adjust the volume! Edited October 5, 2017 by heartlikealion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) Ds was gifted Air Simon. Maybe I should have him try it out again. It's quite annoying to me LOL The game is quite loud. Put one piece of clear tape over the speakers. Test loudness. Repeat with a second piece if necessary. A very smart mom I knew did this with her baby/toddler toys that she and the kids liked but were a bit too loud. It was a great tip, my husband was a big fan, too! If they were still annoying after 2 or 3 pieces of tape, I would toss the toy if super annoying or donate to a thrift store if only slightly annoying. We had a turtle with a nice song and a bit deeper sound than most toys, it was perfect after a piece of tape or two. The kids loved that turtle. Edited October 5, 2017 by ElizabethB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 edited: ha I just saw on YouTube there is a way to adjust the volume! LOL, now you have two ways to adjust the volume!! Was it a mom or an annoyed dad or grandparent? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 LOL, now you have two ways to adjust the volume!! Was it a mom or an annoyed dad or grandparent? Ha! It looked like it was a long ad for the game. I also learned some other things. I had no idea that when the game ends it will give you a chance to continue from the same level or not. And it will make sounds to tell you what level you got to. It all just sounded like annoying beeps to me. Ds may have figured that out already. I don't know, but I'll tell him if he doesn't know that yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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