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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]