We develop and deliver specific in-depth programs on brain injury and concussion in children and adults. We come to your site and directly respond to your needs. Improving staff skills and knowledge about brain injury is just the beginning. We provide follow-up consultation, case review and outcome evaluation to improve program development, administration, licensing and accreditation on brain injury. 

  Using the same innovative philosophy that has guided our publishing business to produce practical and user-friendly products, we go beyond the standard conference model. Our multi-tiered approach to training and consultation on brain injury makes a real difference in participants’ knowledge and skills.

  You can download a Training Inquiry Questionnaire in a PDF file format.  If you fill it out, we will send you a free detailed cost proposal that will directly respond to your needs.

We provide training to…

• Improve knowledge
• Focus on specific needs
• Develop clinical skills

We provide follow-up consultation and case review for…

• Application of knowledge
• Building clinical expertise
• Problem-solving on-site

We provide program development for…

• Creating and enhancing systems
• Addressing regulatory guidelines
• Increasing cost effectiveness and efficiency
• Raising funds
• Conducting research  

  Building on our reputation for delivering quality information in a practical and engaging style, our training and consultation delivers…

• Customized training programs to meet your needs
• On-site delivery at your program, agency, or school
• Comprehensive and customized course materials for each session
• Follow-up consultation and case reviews with your staff and clients to integrate the training into your operations

Our programmatic expertise provides…

• Analysis and integration of operational, administrative and clinical services to maximize effects and minimize costs

• Programming and quality monitoring services to assure that your staff and programs demonstrate compliance and competence with statutory, regulatory, clinical and accreditation guidelines.

Training Staff

  The Training Division of Lash and Associates includes top international experts on brain injury. The lead trainers are…

  Ron C. Savage, Ed.D.

  Harvey E. Jacobs, Ph.D.

  Roberta DePompei, Ph.D.

  Marilyn Lash, M.S.W.

Training Materials

Training Menu

  Our specialized training begins with sound clinical and management approaches that are based on current research and best practices. Then they are customized to your programs, your staff and your clients.

  Each program is tailored to meet your individual needs and schedules. You can choose from half-day, full-day, multi-day or serial (training set up to occur once every month, quarter, etc.) programs according to your timetable. You can also coordinate special conferences around the training to maximize your outreach and marketing efforts. Get the best of both worlds by creating a local conference to attract local professionals to your program and train your staff at the same time!

  Here is a menu of topic areas that can be presented individually or combined, according to your needs. 

Understanding the Brain and Injury Effects

• Brain injury in children
• Brain injury in adults

Concussion and Mild Brain Injury

• Sports and concussion among school age children
• Effects of concussion among adults
• Treatment of post concussion syndrome

Challenges of Behavior after Brain Injury

• Challenging behavior among children
• Challenging behavior among adults
• Staff behavior management and motivation
• Positive behavioral supports
• Least restrictive treatment
• Eliminating seclusion and restraint

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Neuropsychopharmacology

• Medication issues for children
• Medication issues for adults

Family Stress and Coping

• Grieving, communication and supports for caregivers
• Families as case managers and partners with professionals
• Establishing effective circles of support

Educating Students with Brain Injury

• Identifying students
• Methods for assessment in schools
• Developing effective IEPs
• Teaching strategies for the classroom
• Managing behaviors in school
• Cognitive communicative needs and strategies
• Communication aids via technology

Community Inclusion and Integration

• Social skills training within and across age spans
• Patterns of productive activity

Vocational Skills and Work

• Evaluations of vocational skills and readiness
• Job seeking skills training
• Returning to work and negotiating accommodations

Speech and Language

• Cognitive communication
• Swallowing and dysphasia
• Adaptive and augmentative communication

Program Development, Monitoring and Management

• Consumer directed programming
• Outcome directed programming
• Data management and program integration
• Accreditation
• Creative fundraising
• Grantsmanship

CEU Credit

  A certificate of attendance with number of credit hours will be provided for all participants. This certificate can be submitted to most professional Continuing Education and Licensure Boards for CEU credit.

Cost

  Reduce your per-staff training costs and increase efficacy. Make training work for you!  Each training package is priced by goals, design and content, and includes…

• Consultation and planning
• Curriculum development
• Facilitators and trainer(s)
• Course manual
• Special access to other publications from Lash and Associates, as well as other publishers

For More Information

  Please fill out the Training Request Form, or call us at (919) 562-0015 to discuss your interests and needs.

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