Steps to Building a Stronger Brain: Brain Health After Injury
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Live Webinar on August 20, 2026, at 3:00-4:00 pm ET Dana Waltzman, PhD and Johna Register-Mihalik, PhD, LAT, ATC, FACSM, FNATA 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 […]
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 […]
12:00–12:05 Welcome 12:05–12:25 Stroke Survivor Journey, Ginger Burden 12:25–1:25 Spasticity in Stroke, Clausyl Plummer II, MD, Medical Director, Brain Injury […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI), including concussion, is a common yet underrecognized occupational hazard among first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. This webinar presents the […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have lasting effects on mental and emotional health, including depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health challenges. This webinar, hosted by the Brain Injury Association of […]
The BIAA Neuro Rehab Leadership Summit is the premier national conference for executives and professionals in neurorehabilitation. The multi-day summit is packed with educational sessions and networking events focused on […]
Dates & Location: February 3, 10, and 17, 2027 | 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET | Virtual Course Description: This three-week virtual program prepares professionals to enhance care for individuals with […]