Brief or new: use of a computer program (PC Coloring Book) in cognitive rehabilitation.

Abstract

PC Coloring Book, a software program for the personal microcomputers, is a helpful treatment modality in cognitive rehabilitation and also for upper extremity motor control refinement. In addition to the case described this program has been initiated with several other patients, including two adults with cerebral palsy who have had additional brain trauma and one 5-year-old who is developmentally delayed. We cannot yet assess the results because these patients have not used the program for a sufficient period of time. However, we have noted that with all patients the increase in motivation was greater with this program than with more conventional treatment modalities. We expect additional patient trials to provide more applications for this program and to support the increased use of personal computers and software for improving cognitive cells.