Technology for Planning and Solving
There are several tools and devices that can be used for an individual with cognitive disabilities that has difficulty with planning and staying on task. Many of these tools and devices help individuals live more independently and plan their day without causing anxiety.
Planning and Execution Assistant Training System
The Planning and Execution Assistant and Training System (PEAT) is a system that automatically generate daily plans and re-plans in
response to unexpected events. The system application provides cueing and scheduling assistance for individuals with memory, attention, and cognitive disorders. The PEAT system generates the best plan to complete all of the required tasks on the individuals schedule in the best way.
The system uses visual and audible cues to alert the individual of a step or task. The user can then provide input to the device when a step has been completed and is cued to perform the following step or task.
response to unexpected events. The system application provides cueing and scheduling assistance for individuals with memory, attention, and cognitive disorders. The PEAT system generates the best plan to complete all of the required tasks on the individuals schedule in the best way.
The system uses visual and audible cues to alert the individual of a step or task. The user can then provide input to the device when a step has been completed and is cued to perform the following step or task.
Visual Schedules
Any type of visual schedule would be a useful assistive technology device for a cognitive disability. The visual schedule allows a person to plan their day and keep on task and be aware of the expectations and plans. Visual schedules vary according to the needs of the individual.