Brain injuries can have a significant impact on a person's cognitive and physical functioning. In this module, you will learn how you can support a person who has a brain injury.
Outline:
Section 1: Supports for Brain Injury
What Is a Brain Injury?
The Effects of Brain Injury
Adapting Tasks
Help with Planning
Memory Aids
Tips for Interactions
Emotional Support
Managing Fatigue
Document Changes
Course Contributor
Resources
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Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services. Disclosure: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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