Understanding Brain Injury- A Guide for the Family: Mayo Clinic- https://biaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Mayo-Clinics-Understanding-Brain-Injury-A-Guide-for-the-Family.pdf
This booklet contains information on the human brain, causes of acquired brain injury, the recovery process, and
behavior, communication and physical changes after brain injury. It also outlines examples of stressful behaviors and
situations that people with brain injury may experience.
MAKING LIFE WORK AFTER A BRAIN INJURY- A Family Manual for Life at Home:
This manual supports the concepts introduced in the three part video series for families titled Making Life Work, developed by Brain Injury Association of Florida, formerly the National Head Injury Foundation, Florida Association, Inc., under Contract No. V1031-G3661, sponsored by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Labor and Employment Security, 1997
This manual is designed to help you make the transition from the rehabilitation facility to your home, and to assist you in managing the cognitive and behavioral changes in your family member as a result of brain injury. It also addresses the lifelong care, vocational, educational, financial, and legal issues associated with a brain injury. The manual is meant to be used in parts or in its entirety, whichever meets your needs.
MSKTC Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheets: https://msktc.org/lib/docs/Booklet/TBI_Booklet__Edition_6_Dec_2017.pdf
The MSKTC collaborates with TBI Model Systems to produce evidence-based and consumer-friendly fact sheets.
Challenges, Changes, and Choices: A Brain Injury Guide for Families and Caregivers: Carolyn A. Rocchio-
https://www.biausa.org/downloads/braininjury/Guide%20for%20Families%20and%20Caregivers.pdf
Family Member of a Person with a Brain Injury and Founder of the Brain Injury Association of Florida. Brain Injury Association of America-
This booklet is provided by the Brain Injury Association of America to prepare you for the journey toward recovery. In the following pages you will find information about the nature and consequences of brain injury; resource information to help with decision making; and practical suggestions about ways to help your family member, take care of yourself, and enlist the support of others.
***Contact BIAI for presenters for each topic (317.329.2235) and see under “Speakers” Tab.
1. Brain Injury 101- Basics
2. Brain Injury and Socialization/ Social Dynamics
3. Art Therapy
4. Music Therapy
5. Research Opportunities for individauls with acquired brain injury
6. Disabled Sports and Recreation
7. Brain Injury and Sexuality
8. Brain Injury and Relationships of all kind
*Contact BIAI for assistance in accessing these videos/movies- 317.329.2235
1. “The Crash Reel” (2013)
The dramatic story of one unforgettable athlete, Kevin Pearce; one eye-popping sport, snowboarding; and one explosive issue, Traumatic Brain Injury. A comeback story with a difference.
2. “Concussion” (2015): In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.
1. “Where is the Mango Princess? A JOurney back from Brain Injury” by Cathy Crimmons (2001)
2. “Left Neglected” by Lisa Genova (2011)
3. “Over my Head: A Doctor’s Own Story of Head Injury from the Inside, Looking Out “ by Dr. Claudia Osborn (2008)
4. “In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing” by Bob Woodruff and Lee Woodruff (2008)
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