ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTING THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE WORK OF REHAB EDUCATORS
Practice Guidelines: Addressing Vestibular and Visual Problems in the Neurologically Impaired Adult
Read about the importance of integrating the vestibular and visual problems when assessing and treating clients with neurological impairments.
scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol10/iss2/9/
A Small Collection of YouTube Resources Explaining Issues Related to Brain Injury
1. Flooding: Becoming Overwhelmed After Brain Injury - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7VEuMNgQSU
2. Brain Injury: Why You Can't Get Stuff Done, Understanding Executive Function - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FX-bh6fieY
3. Behavior in Frontal Lobe Injury - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkH2Gk7-l2w
4. Brain Breaks After Brain Injury - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbQ3q4a2Lqs
5. How Brain Injury Affects Marriage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FPyeGe24jM
6. Husband on Frontal Lobe Issues After Brain Injury - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc1XlMFCpHI
7. Improving Initiation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtiYP_tZpvY
8. COVID-19 Brain Fog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiB7Gltg_5Y
Great Tai Chi Video for Beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCnCSOWgIUU&t=441s
Mindfulness Training - University of California at San Diego
1. A video on the neuroscience of mindfulness training:
The Neuroscience of Meditation, Mindfulness, and Compassion (13'53" video)
2. 14 mindfulness practices for clinicians
3. Mindful Poetry
4. Guided Audio and Videos from UC San Diego
Free Online Instruction for Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint
So many free online courses and units available! Explore and enjoy!
Technology - https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/subjects/tech/
Work/Job Search - https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/subjects/work/
Business Communication- https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/business-communication/
Google Apps- https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/googleapps/
Typing Tutorial -edu.gcfglobal.org/en/typing/
The Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation
This society was established in 1987; the document that they put together has foundational principles for cognitive rehab that are still useful for clinicians to 'own.' Check it out.
www.societyforcognitiverehab.org/documents/EditedRecsBestPrac.pdf
Contextual Memory Test - Information on CMT-2
https://multicontext.net/contextual-memory-test
CMT-2 ADMINISTRATION SITE
The CMT-2 is currently under development; the online version is available free of charge at this time. Click the link below to administer the test. The manual for the CMT is available at Suite 4.
https://cmt.multicontext.net/
Multicontextual Website Treatment Resources
https://multicontext.net/general-information-treatment-resources/
CogSmart Manual for TBI
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cogsmart/CogSMART+for+TBI+Manual+September+2010.pdf
Aging in Place Links
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Therapists are encouraged to go online to the new MoCA website, register, and have the opportunity to download the MoCA (all 3 versions), the new 8.1 version, and the Basic Version of the MoCA
http://www.mocatest.org/
AARP BRAIN GAMES
http://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/brain_games.html
Area Agency on Aging - Direction Home
https://www.dhad.org/
Needs Assessment for Living On Your Own- "Form 9" from Easter Seals
-A friendly IADL checklist
FORM 9
Home Modifications for Falls Prevention
http://www.homemods.org/
CDC site - Injury Prevention STEADI and CONCUSSIONS
Great site for basic facts
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/preventadultfalls.htm
STEADI - Stay Independent Falls Risk Checklist
Print out the second page for a screening tool.
https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Brochure-StayIndependent-508.pdf
HomeMods.org
Annotated links to websites on home modifications/equipment/safety checklist.
https://homemods.org/resources/
Help Seniors Live Safely Longer: Prevent Brain Injury
Guidelines and Media Access info can be downloaded for free from this site.
http://www.cdc.gov/BrainInjuryInSeniors/
Medical Alert and Monitoring Systems
http://www.monitoringcare.com/
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association
https://noravisionrehab.org/
Facts about Alzheimer's Disease
http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimer's Disease- HBO Project (Films to stream)
https://www.hbo.com/the-alzheimers-project
AOTA PRODUCTIVE AGING APPS
http://www.aota.org/practice/productive-aging/pa-apps.aspx
LOW VISION LINKS
Seeing AI App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seeing-ai/id999062298
BrighterBigger App
https://asada.website/brighterandbigger/e/index.html
Vision Help Blog
http://visionhelp.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/convergence-insufficiency-made-studying-like-drinking-from-a-fire-hydrant-with-a-straw/
Dr. Fortenbacher's Online Powerpoint Course on Visual Processing and Therapy
http://visionhelp.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/fortenbacher-lecture-resources.pdf
Low Vision Aids
This site sells the TapMemo, and many other low vision aids.
http://www.magnifyingaids.com
Driving and Community Mobility Sites
Ohio Laws- in the AMA Guide for Physician's Counseling Older Adults
http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/olddrive/OlderDriversBook/pages/Ohio.html
Driving Performance Analysis System
https://www.dpasnow.com/
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
Includes a great online course on defensive driving (See link below for demo)
http://www.nsc.org/
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL- NSCDD for Seniors ($19.99)
Discounted Defensive Driving Course for Clients over 50 years old
http://www.nscddconline.com/seniors/
THE HARTFORD- Driving Wellness Resources
http://www.thehartford.com/advance50/driving-safety-tips
Physician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers
-State laws available here
Click Here
NHTSA site for Older Drivers
https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety.
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
http://www.aamva.org/
GOVERNOR’s HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION
http://www.ghsa.org/
Brain Games by Posit Science- Maker of Drive Sharp
http://www.brainhq.com/
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Information
For educational purposes
https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/older-drivers
Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure (CLICK LINK BELOW)
http://fitnesstodrive.phhp.ufl.edu/
The Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure was developed at the University of Florida’s Institute for Mobility, Activity, and Participation by Dr. Sherrilene Classen and colleagues. The FTDS is a screening measure designed to be completed by a proxy rater (usually a family member, friend, or caregiver) familiar with the driver’s driving abilities. If desired it can be completed as a self-report. The FTDS has three sections: Demographics or general information about the rater (section A.1) and the driver (section A.2); Driving history profile (section B), and ratings of driving difficulty with 54 driving skills (section C).
Ohio's Free Distracted Driving Course
https://www.drivertraining.ohio.gov/courses.aspx
https://otso.ohio.gov/programs/ohio-driver-training/for-drivers/resources/distracted-driving-safety-course
Make a Transportation Plan
https://planfortheroadahead.com/take-control/make-a-transportation-plan/
Adept Driver
https://www.adeptdriver.com/test-drive/
SERVING BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS
Brain Injury Association of Ohio (BIA of Ohio)
https://www.biaoh.org/
Free Membership for all survivors of TBI and family members...apply for "constituent membership."
Ohio Brain Injury Connection
www.ohiobraininjury.org
The Impact of Concussion on Vision
http://visionhelp.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/the-impact-of-concussion-on-vision-new-visionhelp-video-raising-professional-and-public-awareness/
TBI Model Systems Brochure- FACTS and FIGURES
https://msktc.org/tbi/tbi-resources
Create your own Hart Charts
http://hartchartdecoding.com/index.html#home_page
National Resource Directory for TBI- A Government site with LOTS of links for serving survivors
National Resource Directory. gov
27 Life-Changing Apps for Brain Injury Survivors
Brainline.org
Lumosity- A Brain Training Site
www.lumosity.com
ANY.do
https://web.any.do/
SPECIAL NOTE: Any.do can now be connected with Alexa. Clients can voice grocery shop needs through Alexa and have the information automatically placed on a grocery list in Any.Do. Family members can access this real-time grocery list on their smartphones.
TRELLO
https://trello.com/
A wonderful app to challenge planning, prioritizing, and time management skills.
The Value of Clock Drawing
Click Here
The Center for Outcomes Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI)
Download assessment tools for free use.
http://www.tbims.org/combi/
Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation
https://www.societyforcognitiverehab.org/
Best Practices in Cognitive Rehabilitation
https://www.societyforcognitiverehab.org/documents/EditedRecsBestPrac.pdf
TBI GUIDE
An online guide to share with families (and high level clients).
http://www.tbiguide.com/
TBI FACT SHEETS from MSKTC
Information on Sleep and TBI, Emotional Problems after TBI, Cognitive Problems after TBI, etc...
http://www.msktc.org/tbi/factsheets
Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Treatment (OSU)
http://ohiovalley.org/
Vestibular Rehabilitation
http://www.vestibular.org/
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association
https://noravisionrehab.org/
TBI in Children: Coordination is Key
Thanks to the care managers at Akron Children's Hospital for taking the time to connect!
https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pubs/congress-childrentbi.html
Chore Chart List
Professional Resources
Therabill Provider Portal Video
http://video.therabill.com/medias/c3gpiodlr3
OSWESTRY LOW BACK DISABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE AND NECK DISABILITY INDEX (Professional Resource)
Download the Page
Rehab Community Balance and Mobility Scale (Professional Resource)
A Canadian tool for assessing high level balance problems---not for the timid!
http://www.uhn.ca/search/pages/results.aspx?k=CB%26M
Canadian STROKE ENGINE -
A site with links to loads of tools for Occupational Therapy
https://www.strokengine.ca/en/
CMS REPORTS- Cost of OT
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/TherapyServices/SAR/list.asp#TopOfPage
PubMed Central
www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov
PubMed
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed
OT Seeker
www.otseeker.com
5 AXIS DIAGNOSIS
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/caf/safety_model/procedure_manual/appendices/ch4-app/4-5.pdf
Practice Guidelines: Addressing Vestibular and Visual Problems in the Neurologically Impaired Adult
Read about the importance of integrating the vestibular and visual problems when assessing and treating clients with neurological impairments.
scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol10/iss2/9/
A Small Collection of YouTube Resources Explaining Issues Related to Brain Injury
1. Flooding: Becoming Overwhelmed After Brain Injury - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7VEuMNgQSU
2. Brain Injury: Why You Can't Get Stuff Done, Understanding Executive Function - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FX-bh6fieY
3. Behavior in Frontal Lobe Injury - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkH2Gk7-l2w
4. Brain Breaks After Brain Injury - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbQ3q4a2Lqs
5. How Brain Injury Affects Marriage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FPyeGe24jM
6. Husband on Frontal Lobe Issues After Brain Injury - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc1XlMFCpHI
7. Improving Initiation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtiYP_tZpvY
8. COVID-19 Brain Fog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiB7Gltg_5Y
Great Tai Chi Video for Beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCnCSOWgIUU&t=441s
Mindfulness Training - University of California at San Diego
1. A video on the neuroscience of mindfulness training:
The Neuroscience of Meditation, Mindfulness, and Compassion (13'53" video)
2. 14 mindfulness practices for clinicians
3. Mindful Poetry
4. Guided Audio and Videos from UC San Diego
Free Online Instruction for Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint
So many free online courses and units available! Explore and enjoy!
Technology - https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/subjects/tech/
Work/Job Search - https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/subjects/work/
Business Communication- https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/business-communication/
Google Apps- https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/googleapps/
Typing Tutorial -edu.gcfglobal.org/en/typing/
The Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation
This society was established in 1987; the document that they put together has foundational principles for cognitive rehab that are still useful for clinicians to 'own.' Check it out.
www.societyforcognitiverehab.org/documents/EditedRecsBestPrac.pdf
Contextual Memory Test - Information on CMT-2
https://multicontext.net/contextual-memory-test
CMT-2 ADMINISTRATION SITE
The CMT-2 is currently under development; the online version is available free of charge at this time. Click the link below to administer the test. The manual for the CMT is available at Suite 4.
https://cmt.multicontext.net/
Multicontextual Website Treatment Resources
https://multicontext.net/general-information-treatment-resources/
CogSmart Manual for TBI
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cogsmart/CogSMART+for+TBI+Manual+September+2010.pdf
Aging in Place Links
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Therapists are encouraged to go online to the new MoCA website, register, and have the opportunity to download the MoCA (all 3 versions), the new 8.1 version, and the Basic Version of the MoCA
http://www.mocatest.org/
AARP BRAIN GAMES
http://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/brain_games.html
Area Agency on Aging - Direction Home
https://www.dhad.org/
Needs Assessment for Living On Your Own- "Form 9" from Easter Seals
-A friendly IADL checklist
FORM 9
Home Modifications for Falls Prevention
http://www.homemods.org/
CDC site - Injury Prevention STEADI and CONCUSSIONS
Great site for basic facts
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/preventadultfalls.htm
STEADI - Stay Independent Falls Risk Checklist
Print out the second page for a screening tool.
https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Brochure-StayIndependent-508.pdf
HomeMods.org
Annotated links to websites on home modifications/equipment/safety checklist.
https://homemods.org/resources/
Help Seniors Live Safely Longer: Prevent Brain Injury
Guidelines and Media Access info can be downloaded for free from this site.
http://www.cdc.gov/BrainInjuryInSeniors/
Medical Alert and Monitoring Systems
http://www.monitoringcare.com/
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association
https://noravisionrehab.org/
Facts about Alzheimer's Disease
http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimer's Disease- HBO Project (Films to stream)
https://www.hbo.com/the-alzheimers-project
AOTA PRODUCTIVE AGING APPS
http://www.aota.org/practice/productive-aging/pa-apps.aspx
LOW VISION LINKS
Seeing AI App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seeing-ai/id999062298
BrighterBigger App
https://asada.website/brighterandbigger/e/index.html
Vision Help Blog
http://visionhelp.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/convergence-insufficiency-made-studying-like-drinking-from-a-fire-hydrant-with-a-straw/
Dr. Fortenbacher's Online Powerpoint Course on Visual Processing and Therapy
http://visionhelp.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/fortenbacher-lecture-resources.pdf
Low Vision Aids
This site sells the TapMemo, and many other low vision aids.
http://www.magnifyingaids.com
Driving and Community Mobility Sites
Ohio Laws- in the AMA Guide for Physician's Counseling Older Adults
http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/olddrive/OlderDriversBook/pages/Ohio.html
Driving Performance Analysis System
https://www.dpasnow.com/
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
Includes a great online course on defensive driving (See link below for demo)
http://www.nsc.org/
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL- NSCDD for Seniors ($19.99)
Discounted Defensive Driving Course for Clients over 50 years old
http://www.nscddconline.com/seniors/
THE HARTFORD- Driving Wellness Resources
http://www.thehartford.com/advance50/driving-safety-tips
Physician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers
-State laws available here
Click Here
NHTSA site for Older Drivers
https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety.
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
http://www.aamva.org/
GOVERNOR’s HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION
http://www.ghsa.org/
Brain Games by Posit Science- Maker of Drive Sharp
http://www.brainhq.com/
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Information
For educational purposes
https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/older-drivers
Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure (CLICK LINK BELOW)
http://fitnesstodrive.phhp.ufl.edu/
The Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure was developed at the University of Florida’s Institute for Mobility, Activity, and Participation by Dr. Sherrilene Classen and colleagues. The FTDS is a screening measure designed to be completed by a proxy rater (usually a family member, friend, or caregiver) familiar with the driver’s driving abilities. If desired it can be completed as a self-report. The FTDS has three sections: Demographics or general information about the rater (section A.1) and the driver (section A.2); Driving history profile (section B), and ratings of driving difficulty with 54 driving skills (section C).
Ohio's Free Distracted Driving Course
https://www.drivertraining.ohio.gov/courses.aspx
https://otso.ohio.gov/programs/ohio-driver-training/for-drivers/resources/distracted-driving-safety-course
Make a Transportation Plan
https://planfortheroadahead.com/take-control/make-a-transportation-plan/
Adept Driver
https://www.adeptdriver.com/test-drive/
SERVING BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS
Brain Injury Association of Ohio (BIA of Ohio)
https://www.biaoh.org/
Free Membership for all survivors of TBI and family members...apply for "constituent membership."
Ohio Brain Injury Connection
www.ohiobraininjury.org
The Impact of Concussion on Vision
http://visionhelp.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/the-impact-of-concussion-on-vision-new-visionhelp-video-raising-professional-and-public-awareness/
TBI Model Systems Brochure- FACTS and FIGURES
https://msktc.org/tbi/tbi-resources
Create your own Hart Charts
http://hartchartdecoding.com/index.html#home_page
National Resource Directory for TBI- A Government site with LOTS of links for serving survivors
National Resource Directory. gov
27 Life-Changing Apps for Brain Injury Survivors
Brainline.org
Lumosity- A Brain Training Site
www.lumosity.com
ANY.do
https://web.any.do/
SPECIAL NOTE: Any.do can now be connected with Alexa. Clients can voice grocery shop needs through Alexa and have the information automatically placed on a grocery list in Any.Do. Family members can access this real-time grocery list on their smartphones.
TRELLO
https://trello.com/
A wonderful app to challenge planning, prioritizing, and time management skills.
The Value of Clock Drawing
Click Here
The Center for Outcomes Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI)
Download assessment tools for free use.
http://www.tbims.org/combi/
Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation
https://www.societyforcognitiverehab.org/
Best Practices in Cognitive Rehabilitation
https://www.societyforcognitiverehab.org/documents/EditedRecsBestPrac.pdf
TBI GUIDE
An online guide to share with families (and high level clients).
http://www.tbiguide.com/
TBI FACT SHEETS from MSKTC
Information on Sleep and TBI, Emotional Problems after TBI, Cognitive Problems after TBI, etc...
http://www.msktc.org/tbi/factsheets
Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Treatment (OSU)
http://ohiovalley.org/
Vestibular Rehabilitation
http://www.vestibular.org/
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association
https://noravisionrehab.org/
TBI in Children: Coordination is Key
Thanks to the care managers at Akron Children's Hospital for taking the time to connect!
https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pubs/congress-childrentbi.html
Chore Chart List
Professional Resources
Therabill Provider Portal Video
http://video.therabill.com/medias/c3gpiodlr3
OSWESTRY LOW BACK DISABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE AND NECK DISABILITY INDEX (Professional Resource)
Download the Page
Rehab Community Balance and Mobility Scale (Professional Resource)
A Canadian tool for assessing high level balance problems---not for the timid!
http://www.uhn.ca/search/pages/results.aspx?k=CB%26M
Canadian STROKE ENGINE -
A site with links to loads of tools for Occupational Therapy
https://www.strokengine.ca/en/
CMS REPORTS- Cost of OT
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/TherapyServices/SAR/list.asp#TopOfPage
PubMed Central
www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov
PubMed
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed
OT Seeker
www.otseeker.com
5 AXIS DIAGNOSIS
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/caf/safety_model/procedure_manual/appendices/ch4-app/4-5.pdf
