The Planning and Execution Assistant and Trainer (peat)

Meet PEAT, the Planning and Execution Assistant and Trainer. PEAT is a new device designed to increase the independence of persons with brain injury. PEAT uses powerful new technology to help users stay focused and on task despite surprises and distractions. PEAT is a hand-held electronic calendar and address book. It features automatic cueing to start and stop daily activities and has built-in phone, fax and Internet capabilities. But it is much more. PEAT uses automatic planning software from NASA to compensate for executive function deficits. It automatically generates daily plans, monitors plan execution, and replans when the situation changes.