Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology What is neuropsychology? Clinical neuropsychology evaluates and treats the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes that may occur due to
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Whether you are a client or a family member, going through a traumatic spine or brain injury can be a difficult and confusing time. Our educational resources can help you develop a better understanding from all aspects of recovery.
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Speech and Language Development in Young Children
Speech and Language Development in Young Children By Megan Remenap, MS, CCC-SLP, CBISRainbow Rehabilitation Centers Although there is no single
Returning to Work After Injury
Returning to Work After Injury By Lynn Brouwers, MS, CRC, CBISTRainbow Rehabilitation Centers Editor’s Note: This is the first in
Protecting Vulnerable Individuals
People with disabilities are 4 to 10 times more likely to become a victim of violence, abuse, or neglect than
What is a Brain Injury?
Brain Injury 101 What is a Brain Injury? Brain injuries that occur after birth and are not hereditary, congenital, or
Setting Boundaries After TBI
Setting Boundaries After TBI Why is setting boundaries important? In addition to the physical changes that may occur as a
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – (Four Part Series)
Authorship Understanding TBI as developed by Thomas Novack, PhD and Tamara Bushnik, PhD in collaboration with the University of Washington
Suggested Reading Related to Brain Injury
Overview of Brain Injury Mindstorms: Living with Traumatic Brain Injury by John W. Cassidy The best book to give you
Emotional Problems after Traumatic Brain Injury
A brain injury can change the way people feel or express emotions. An individual with TBI can have several types
Cognitive Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury
Authorship Cognitive Problems after TBI was developed by Dawn Neumann, PhD and Anthony Lequerica, PhD, in collaboration with the University
Alcohol Use After Traumatic Brain Injury
Authorship Alcohol Use After Traumatic Brain Injury was developed by Charles Bombardier, PhD, in collaboration with the University of Washington
Couples’ Relationships After Traumatic Brain Injury
Authorship Couples’ Relationships After Traumatic Brain Injury was developed by Emilie Godwin, Ph.D., Jeffrey Kreutzer, Ph.D., and Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner, Ph.D., in
Communicating with Providers
Communicating with Providers The recovery from an injury can be a long and challenging process. You are likely to interact
Caregiving
Caregiving Caregiving for an individual with a traumatic brain injury can be a challenging task whether they are in residential
Driving After Traumatic Brain Injury
Authorship Driving after TBI was developed by Thomas Novack, PhD and Eduardo Lopez, MD in collaboration with the University of
What is TBI?
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. The damage can be focal (confined
Ranchos Los Amigos Scale
Coma levels are commonly assessed by two different scales: the Glasgow Coma Scale and the Ranchos Los Amigos Scale. The Glasgow Coma Scale
Glasgow Coma Scale
Coma levels are commonly assessed by two different scales: the Glasgow Coma Scale and the Ranchos Los Amigos Scale. The Glasgow Coma
Brain Functions
Robert P. Lehr, Jr., Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Southern Illinois University In traumatic brain injury
Personal Health Information Systems and Tools
Having a system or tool to record your personal health information helps ensure that you and your health care provider
Be Informed About Falling Down
Be Informed About Falling Down Fall Facts Fall rates are highest for children age 0 to 4 years and adults
Computer Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation
Computer Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapeutic Intervention Computer Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation (CACR) is based on the principals of cognitive rehabilitation. Therapists
Case Management
Case Management What is Case management? Case Managers work with clients and their families to help plan, coordinate, and monitor
Occupational Therapy
What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on improving people’s ability to complete everyday life activities (occupations). One goal
Physical Therapy
What is Physical Therapy? Physical Therapy (PT) uses manual techniques to treat and manage injuries or chronic conditions. You may
Recovery Specialist
Recovery Specialist What is a Recovery Specialist? Recovery Specialists work with clients who have substance misuse problems before and/or after
Behavior Analysis
Behavior Analysis is the use of scientific principles to encourage positive behaviors and reduce problematic behaviors.