Emotion regulation is an integral component of well-being. People with traumatic brain injury often experience challenges in emotion regulation that interfere with daily functioning, social engagement, and participation in other treatments. In this webinar, Dr. Theo Tsaousides will introduce a comprehensive, evidence-based intervention to improve emotion regulation (EmReg) and will present the results of a […]
Young children who experience a brain injury present with unique developmental, behavioral, and communication challenges that require specialized clinical assessment and coordinated intervention. This webinar equips healthcare professionals with evidence-informed approaches to evaluating and managing brain injury in children under age five. Participants will review common injury mechanisms and early neurodevelopmental impacts, recognize early signs […]
Recovery does not end right after a brain injury. The brain has an ability to adapt and heal over time. With the right support, many people can continue to improve their functioning and quality of life long after the injury. Join the Brain Injury Association of America and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and […]
This webinar focuses on the prevalence of co-occurring personality disorders and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and how this intersection impacts recovery and treatment outcomes. It will explore diagnostic overshadowing and the role it plays in misinterpreting behavioral presentations, often leading to inaccurate assumptions about survivor motivation and needs. Many individuals with co-occurring conditions face significant […]
Concussion is one of the most common injuries in youth football, yet it is often misunderstood, underreported, and inadequately managed. Young athletes’ developing brains may be especially vulnerable to the short- and long-term effects of concussion, making education and prevention critical. In this webinar, hosted by the Brain Injury Association of America and the National […]
Individuals recovering from brain injuries often wish to return to driving, which requires a comprehensive evaluation of their cognitive, motor, and visual skills. Currently, occupational therapists (OTs) manage driving assessments, focusing on these areas. However, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can play a key role by addressing cognitive-communication skills essential for safe driving, such as attention, memory, […]
This lecture provides an in-depth overview of atypical presentations following concussion, with a specific focus on somatic symptom disorder (SSD) and functional neurological symptom disorder (FND), and their role in prolonged recovery. The presentation emphasizes the importance of psychological and behavioral factors—such as fear avoidance, symptom catastrophizing, and illness perception—in driving ongoing symptoms and disability. […]
Many individuals who sustain a concussion appear physically recovered yet continue to experience subtle cognitive-communication and executive functioning challenges that affect daily life, work, and relationships. This presentation explores the often “invisible” lingering effects of mild traumatic brain injury through a functional speech-language pathology lens. Participants will learn how to recognize persistent post-concussion changes, apply […]