These programs are designed for therapeutic use by individuals with short-term memory problems caused by an injury to the brain or by stroke. The emphasis is on the transfer of new information into long-term storage, as well as on short-term, temporary retention.  FASTPRO is unique in this series, and in the field of memory rehabilitation, in that it addresses short-term prospective memory: remembering to follow through on commitments.

FASTREAD (Tachistoscopic Reading) addresses very brief visual memory at the most rapid presentations. WORDMEM (Word Memory Span), while VISMEM (Visual Memory), and PATTERNS are in the non-verbal domain.

Special features of most of these programs include:

• Extensive choices of parameters such as number of trials, length of word lists, display time, etc. In this new version, your choice of parameters is retained for ease of use in subsequent sessions, but changes can easily be made.
• Retention of user background information and settings to streamline subsequent use.
• Automatic saving of data in a format accessible for subsequent data analysis.
• Standardized user-friendly menu-oriented operation.
• Switch input for VISMEM.
• Allowance for early discontinuation of sessions and deletion of invalid trials without loss of scores.
• Simplified use of alternative lists, including SPANISH, and creation of customized lists with a new LISTBUILDER utility program.

PRICE

• Cat. #16-XP, SHORT TERM MEMORY TASKS -- complete set -- $250.00
• Eligible for Multiple Package Discount Pricing
  
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• Cat. #16-XP USB: Pre-installed on USB flash memory: $35. in the continental U.S.

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Full Documentation:  0Motoric Control.pdf

-- FASTREAD:   Tachistoscopic Reading

The computer flashes a word and asks that it be typed in. The task speeds up as long as one can keep up, and slows down after errors. Word lists come with the program; custom word lists can be created with a text editor. The program is included as a brief visual memory exercise, but it also is useful for persons with deficits in attention, foveal perception, and verbal apraxia (difficulty planning and articulating words). The task offers feedback for visual imperception, reinforces attention and alertness, and exercises the typing and production of words. A "copy" mode is also an option.

-- WORDMEM:   Word List Recall

WORDMEM calls for serial recall of short lists of unrelated words. Recall is typed on the keyboard, so this exercise can be used for independent use by many patients. The computer displays a random list of words one by one. The number of words and how long they appear are selected. At the end of the list, the user types in the words in order. Current scores may be viewed at any time. The exercise is to improve the immediate span of verbal memory.

-- PATTERNS:   Temporal Pattern of Response

Here, a patterned response sequence must be produced in response to a model. Not only the number, but the timing of the responses is important. This task reflects competency at the third milestone of response competency. PATTERNS calls for the ability to repeat a patterned series of responses. This task requires memory for the pattern and the ability to execute it. It is the defining task for the third milestone of response competency. Because stimuli can be visual (light flashes) or auditory (beeps), the PATTERN procedure can be conducted as the AVIT (Auditory Visual Integration Task).

-- VISMEM:   Visual Memory

VISMEM is a short-term memory storage task which does not involve explicitly verbal stimuli. Checkerboard displays are reproduced by key presses or using switches. The exercise focuses on visual, non-verbal memory. Persons with no keyboard skills can use this program via simple key presses or via switch inputs. You can choose simple or complex displays and increase the length of the series as improvement occurs. The computer displays one or more irregular patterns within a checkerboard. After the displays are studied, an opportunity is given to "paint" one of the displays on the screen by pressing arrow keys. The computer keeps a running count of your scores.

ALSO SEE THE RANDT MEMORY TEST