Events for December 16 - December 5

Recognized annually on September 20, National Concussion Awareness Day is a chance to start a conversation and increase concussion awareness, raise funds for charitable organizations dedicated to brain injury and show support for those affected through social media, community events and press coverage.

Since 1992, October has been celebrated as National Physical Therapy Month, a time to honor and celebrate all the physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) across the United States. This month-long celebration is a tribute to the professionals who help patients regain their quality of life and an opportunity to educate the public on the critical role PTs and PTAs play in healthcare.

In this David Strauss Clinical webinar, Dawn Neumann, Ph.D., FACRM will describe newly identified factors, known as negative attributions, that significantly contribute to anger and aggression after brain injury. Dr. Neumann will demonstrate two assessments that can be used to clinically evaluate a patient’s tendency toward negative attributions and describe a new clinical approach for treating anger and aggression associated with negative attributions called Intervention to Change Attributions that are Negative (ICAN). Learning Objectives: Explain what negative attributions are and their relation to anger and aggression after brain injury. Discuss assessments that can be used to evaluate patients for negative attribution style thinking. [...]

In this Butch Alterman Memorial webinar, Nick Prefontaine shares his brain injury survival story. He suffered a brain injury in a snowboarding accident and was in a coma for three weeks. His parents were told that he probably wouldn’t be able to walk, talk, or eat on his own ever again. He utilized a system, the S.T.E.P. system, to not only make a full recovery but run out of the hospital. S.T.E.P. stands for: Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence. Learn how anyone can use the S.T.E.P. system to get through their trauma and thrive.

Capturing analyzable data about clinical care as a by-product of care is a foundational component of learning from practice in a learning health system. But capturing meaningful data that can be analyzed may require focused implementation efforts. In this research webinar, Emily Evans, PT, DPT, Ph.D., and Stacey Zalanowski, PT, DPT, will describe the process undertaken by one inpatient rehabilitation facility to improve the collection of performance-based physical function outcome measures included in a core set of outcome measures recommended by the American Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. They will describe the process using the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment (EPIS) [...]

This virtual symposium on stroke provides a focus on three potential after-effects of stroke, associated treatment and rehabilitation approaches, along with strategies for family caregivers. Attendees will gain valuable insights into various aspects of stroke care, equipping them with knowledge and resources to support stroke survivors and their families.   Objectives Increase awareness and understanding of potential effects of stroke. Explore effective treatment approaches and rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors. Provide tools and resources for family caregivers to support stroke survivors in their recovery journey. CEU Credits Professionals can earn up to 4 ACBIS CEUs. Agenda 12:00–12:20 p.m.      Introduction & [...]

Cognitive-communication disturbance following traumatic brain injury (TBI) has historically been well characterized, along with recommendations for assessment and treatment. Approaches often focus on underlying disorders of attention, memory, and executive functioning and their impact on communication behaviors, especially in the chronic stages of recovery. Another cognitive domain, language, is often underrecognized in these approaches, and recommendations for management in the acute stage of neurorehabilitation are lacking, leaving clinicians in the inpatient rehabilitation setting with uncertainty about how to work with this population. In this clinical webinar, Kim Frey, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CBIS will review findings from a 3-year study investigating acute post-traumatic [...]

Understanding Concussion: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches is a new certificate course offered through the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists. Designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of concussion-related issues, this course identifies core topics associated with concussion identification, treatment, and management. It offers an overview of concussion symptoms, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches and is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their foundational understanding of concussion-related issues. Register here.

2025 Brain Injury Survivor Series Join our 2025 Survivor Roundtable panel discussion facilitated by Joanne Cohen with brain injury (BI) survivors (Panama Yoga, Julie Mankin, Kevin Thompson, Jena Taylor, and Amy Sheber Howard) from our community who have experienced getting hit (they will explain how), who got up (they will discuss who was on their “dream team” professionally and personally and what it took to get up), and how each has moved beyond to create a fulfilling life with a BI. Join us if you would like to feel inspired! PLEASE REGISTER PRIOR TO JANUARY 10TH AS WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SENDING [...]

Maya O’Neil, Ph.D. In this clinical webinar, Maya O'Neil, Ph.D. will explore how Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affect different aspects of individuals' lives, including mental health, cognitive function, overall quality of life, sleep, and substance use. She will also discuss treatment options for individuals who have ongoing TBI and PTSD symptoms. Learning Objectives: Describe the complex associations between TBI and PTSD. Identify how both PTSD and TBI relate to short and long term outcomes. Discuss gaps in PTSD and TBI evidence and how current research is attempting to fill these knowledge gaps. Includes 1 ACBIS CEU. [...]

Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District 415 Meeting Street Charleston, South Carolina January 22 – 24, 2025 The BIAA Neuro Rehab Leadership Summit (formerly, the Brain Injury Business Practice College) is the premier national conference for executives and professionals in neuro rehabilitation. Network with your peers and attend sessions focused on industry trends, best practices, human resource management, and legislative topics. The multi-day summit is packed with educational sessions and networking events. Click here for more information. This summit is ideal for: Individuals in leadership roles in neuro rehabilitation programs and organizations, including executives, directors, managers and other leaders in operations, finance, [...]