by Phil Brunet | Oct 29, 2022 | Di Parent Training
Phase 3 Metacognitive Supports & Strategies In order to be cognitively flexible and to self-regulate, we need to first be able to sustain our attention (e.g., pay attention to what is happening in the environment), resist impulsive responding (e.g., take the time...
by Phil Brunet | Oct 29, 2022 | Di Parent Training
Purpose & Goals of Phase 3 CONGRATULATIONS on finishing Phase 2, and welcome to Phase 3 of Dino Island! During this phase, you will continue to play Wave, Mining Cave, Shell, and Santorini. You will also add on the final game (Volcano) and practice metacognitive...
by Phil Brunet | Oct 26, 2022 | Di Parent Training
Overview of Phase 3 Sessions Sample Training Outline Session 1: Start with a movement-based pre-session activity and reminder about good listening Congratulate the child on finishing Phase 2 and remind them of their success. Orient the child to Dino Island Phase 3...
by Phil Brunet | Oct 26, 2022 | Di Parent Training
Dino Island Gameplay for Cognitive Flexibility Volcano Overview of Volcano: Pressing the last circle of the 5 circles along the bottom left side of the screen will take you to the Volcano game. Volcano exercises attention shifting, or the ability to switch back and...
by Phil Brunet | Oct 26, 2022 | Di Parent Training
Flexibility of Thinking and Self-Regulation Flexibility of thinking is called ‘cognitive flexibility.’ Cognitive flexibility refers to the ability to shift and change our thinking and behaviour to meet the demands of changing situations. Cognitive flexibility allows...
