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  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Communication Sciences

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  • Compensatory cognitive rehabilitation is crucial for adults with cognitive-communication disorders.
  • A gap exists in assessment tools for creating personalized treatment plans.
  • Understanding external aid use is vital for functional compensation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To educate clinicians on administering and interpreting the Functional External Memory Aid Tool (FEMAT) Version 2.0.
  • To provide guidance on using FEMAT for person-centered treatment planning in adults with cognitive-communication disorders.
  • To detail the theoretical basis, administration, scoring, and interpretation of the FEMAT.

Main Methods:

  • The study focuses on the Functional External Memory Aid Tool (FEMAT) Version 2.0.
  • It describes the theoretical motivation and practical application of the FEMAT.
  • A hypothetical case example illustrates FEMAT use in goal development.

Main Results:

  • The FEMAT is a psychometrically sound, performance-based measure.
  • It quantifies and describes external memory aid use during task completion.
  • Data from FEMAT complements traditional assessment measures.

Conclusions:

  • The FEMAT is a clinically relevant, free, and accessible tool for clinicians.
  • Version 2.0 offers new resources for administration and interpretation.
  • FEMAT aids in developing effective, person-centered treatment for cognitive-communication disorders.