Brain Injury Adult Tip Cards

Tips on aging for adults with acquired brain injury discusses common misunderstandings and fears about dementia, Alzheimer's disease, repeated head injuries, memory and dependence. 

Brain injury tip card discusses risks of alcohol and drug use after head injury in adolescents and adults. Identifies signs of substance abuse and prevention.

Corrects myths about sexuality among adults with disabilities and brain injuries. Gives strategies for families and caregivers on how to respond to sexual behaviors, disinhibition and changes in judgment and social skills.

Tips on talking with families about the emotional and physical trauma of brain injury. Gives strategies for responding to questions, comments, or dissatisfaction. Recognizes concerns and stresses of families when a member has a head injury.

Describes signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injury and concussion in youths and adults that are often missed or overlooked.  Provides checklists for identifying physical, cognitive, behavioral and social changes that may indicate a possible undiagnosed brain injury or concussion.

Brain injury tip card examines common stereotpyes about people with disabilities and myths about brain injury and confronting negative attitudes.

Brain injury tip card for educators and counselors helps students with TBI learn about federal laws for students with disabilities and how to negotiate accommodations in college.

Brain injury Tip Card describes range of psychological, social, and vocational services to help an adult with TBI determine whether or not to seek work.

Tips for adults with brain injury on returning to work with a disability and needs for support and accommodations. Discusses pros and cons of employment.

Tip card about working after a brain injury discusses attitudes and barriers of employers about hiring individuals with disabilities and negotiating accommodations on the job.