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Evolved from working with head injured groups at Headway and those attempting to return to work, this is a rich, comprehensive and photocopiable workbook for professionals, carers and clients. It contains over 140 cognitive rehabilitation exercises - tailored for memory, thinking skills, executive functions, awareness and insight, and emotional adjustment. It provides more than 40 information sheets on key problem areas, with questions for the reader, designed to educate and stimulate thinking and discussion. It is suitable for both individuals and groups. It includes questionnaires for clients to complete with or without help and quizzes to evaluate and encourage information retention. Primarily for professionals where exercises or handout sheets can be photocopied and used therapeutically, The Brain Injury Workbook can also be used by carers or family members to provide stimulating activities for a head-injured person. In addition, the head-injured person themselves can work through the book on their own.
This is one of those rare books that comes along to answer all you wanted to know about head injuries, concussions and mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) but didn't know who to ask. It describes the signs and symptoms as they show up in everyday life.
Mild traumatic brain injury is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed problems in the United States today. Symptoms can mimic those of a stroke, depression, or chronic fatigue syndrome. Authors Stoler and Hill offer clear information on the different types of brain injury, as well as the treatment options available.
A comprehensive guide for improving memory, focus, and quality of life in the aftermath of a concussion. Often presenting itself after a head trauma, concussion— or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)— can cause chronic migraines, depression, memory, and sleep problems that can last for years, referred to as post concussion syndrome (PCS). Neuropsychologist and concussion survivor Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler is the authority on all aspects of the recovery process. Coping with Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is a lifeline for patients, parents, and other caregivers.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: The Guidebook is an indispensable resource for people living with the consequences of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI). In this concise, comprehensive manual, Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist Mary Lou Acimovic draws from over 30 years of clinical experience to validate and demystify the symptoms of MTBI, offering a unique approach to treatment designed to educate, empower and inspire. The mission: Help the millions of people struggling with this potentially devastating condition understand their injuries and regain control of their lives. It is a guide to recovery.
Mild traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone, anytime; in cars, sports, or workplace accidents, falls, or through physical assault, including domestic violence and shaken-baby syndrome. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that 1.4 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, and that at least 5.3 million Americans currently have long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a TBI. Brainlash provides the tools and facts to make the recovery process more intelligible-- and to support the wide range of people affected by MTBI. For patients, family members, physicians and other health care providers, attorneys, health insurance companies, employers and others, it covers options and services, health and vocational issues, medicolegal topics, psychological and emotional implications, and more!
Packed with practical tools and examples, this state-of-the-art workbook provides a holistic framework for supporting clients with acquired brain injury. Clinicians are guided to set and meet collaborative treatment goals based on a shared understanding of the strengths and needs of clients and their family members. Effective strategies are described for building skills and teaching compensatory strategies in such areas as attention, memory, executive functions, mood, and communication. Particular attention is given to facilitating the challenging process of identity change following a life-altering injury. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the volume features 94 reproducible client handouts. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.
The Mild Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Workbook 2.0 now comes in LARGE font for a clear and simple reading experience. This book also features larger pages, 8x10, in comparison to the 6x8 travel-sized format of the first book. The maze passageways have grown in size which makes for easier navigation with your pen. The principal upgrade includes the ability to record your completion time of each maze so you can track your progress. The maze count has also more than doubled from the previous book. There are now 255 mazes. The Mild Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Workbook 2.0 includes over 250 mazes thoughtfully designed for someone who has suffered a brain injury. The book is broken into chapters of varying levels (easy, intermediate, and advanced) to assist in improving memory and cognitive function. This workbook also includes encouraging quotes throughout the book to lift the mood and provide inspiration.Track your recovery by timing the completion of the same maze three times. There are 85 unique and thoughtfully designed mazes to help aid in your recovery. The mazes get gradually harder, and every maze comes in triplicate with a place to record your time. If you're consistently achieving better times, your memory, cognitive function and executive skills should also be improving. If your time stays the same or gets worse, don't be discouraged, you can show your health care provider valuable data regarding where you are on your path to recovery. If your time is getting faster, you can share evidence of some of the positive results you are experiencing on your road to recovery.It is always prudent to inform your physician about the exercises you are pursuing. Your professional healthcare team can help you incorporate supportive and complementary activities, in accordance with this book, that can aid in your rehabilitation goals. To ensure this book is appropriate for where you are in your recovery process, we highly recommend consulting your physician before adding any new therapies to your rehabilitation regimen. Good tidings on your journey.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex condition for which limited research exists. The recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in numerous service members returning home after sustaining TBI, and healthcare providers scrambling to find resources on how to treat them. This toolkit is a comprehensive source of inventories and therapy options for treating service members with mild TBI. All aspects of mild TBI are covered, including vestibular disorders, vision impairment, balance issues, posttraumatic headache, temporomandibular dysfunction, cognition, and fitness, among others. With easy-to-follow treatment options and evaluation instruments, this toolkit is a one-stop resource for clinicians and therapists working with patients with mild TBI.
