Forgetful Frank
Challenge : Short Term Memory Issues (Despite Appropriate Attention)
Manifestation:
Difficulty remembering information given orally
Difficulty recalling or pronouncing names of story characters or persons studied, despite repeated exposure
Difficulty holding on to a series of instructions
Difficulty following a set of “steps” in proper order
Difficulty placing events in proper sequence
Difficulty tracking main idea or specific points in discussion
Difficulty recalling facts in a story just read
Difficulty memorizing math facts and formulas
Difficulty recalling a “system” e.g. what each color represents in a color coded system
Difficulty using an alphabetical index for locating or filing
Difficulty locating a specific, previously read page with ease
Difficulty finding the place on a page readily when directed to do so
Difficulty recalling which drawers, shelves, or cabinets in a familiar area store specific items, despite repeated experiences