Would you like to learn more about sex and gender differences in brain injury? These websites, podcasts and e-newsletters are great places to continue learning and stay up to date on future findings Center for Disease Control & Prevention - Traumatic Brain Injury and ConcussionWebsite: https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury Summary: CDC is the nation’s leading … [Read more...] about Useful Resources
Reviews
A Cognitive Support Technology Program for Postsecondary Students with TBI
Funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, Project Career (2013-2019) was a sixyear intervention development project that applied the Cognitive Support Technology (CST) model to the academic and career preparatory needs of postsecondary students with TBIs in Ohio, Massachusetts, and West Virginia. Project Career utilized … [Read more...] about A Cognitive Support Technology Program for Postsecondary Students with TBI
Technology: Evalu8NOW
The range of brain injury symptoms and related behaviors that occur between visits with a care provider represent an opportunity for novel assessment and intervention. Coping with pain, managing emotions, and navigating complex social situations can be missed opportunities to reinforce skills traditionally addressed in clinic based neurorehabilitation. Most providers still … [Read more...] about Technology: Evalu8NOW
Technology: NeuroDRIVE
By Stephen Trapp, PhD Objective (non-advertorial) review of product(s) or technology platforms designed to improve the rehabilitation, long-term care, or the quality of life of persons with brain injury. Driving following traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a highly valued functional skill linked to a range of important life outcomes. In fact, driving difficulties post-TBI are … [Read more...] about Technology: NeuroDRIVE
Book Review: Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury – Proactive Intervention
By DePompei, R. & Blosser, J. (3rd ed.). San Diego: Plural Publishing, 2019. This is the third edition of this excellent textbook. The title truly defines the content of this book and its remarkable compilation of proactive interventions written by two international experts on children and youth with traumatic brain injuries. This well-organized book will carefully … [Read more...] about Book Review: Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury – Proactive Intervention