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Old 09-26-2012, 03:31 AM
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Tonya,

I don't know what you mean by MMI.

Regarding classes, do you have access to the courses you need online? An online course structure where you can set the pace may work best. Being able to study for 30 minutes then take a break then repeat may work.

My daughter has a learning style similar to PCS. When she went through Combat Medic and O R Tech training for the Army, she struggled with the bookwork memorization and such but did much better with the hands on work. Taking on some 'test' courses to determine how you learn best in your present state will be a big help. You need to understand how to store information into long term memory with the least cognitive stress.

If you look into memory techniques, you will find that there are memory skills you can adapt to your needs. I work best with the progressive time system. I review the material repeatedly extending the time between repetitions as I go. With my dysfunctional memory, it takes me much longer and many more repetitions to commit the information to memory.

It may help you to type the information over and over on your computer. The mix of tactile (typing), visual ( Seeing the text on the screen or text in the book ) and hearing (saying it as you type it) increase the information flow to your brain. The tactile, visual, and auditory learning system is called multi-sensory learning. It works good for many people with difficulties storing information into long term memory. It is like typing in triplicate. The brain receives the information by three pathways.

I googled MMI and WC and see it means Maximum Medical Improvement. That is the tough part of PCS. Some improvements can continue over a long time span, even years. Many with PCS regain skills by learning work-arounds rather than recovering the old skill. The testing may show the skill as still deficient but the work-arounds may allow good function. I don't remember if you have had any Neuro Psych Assessments done. That will be the big indicator.

I hope I have helped you.

My best to you.
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