Brain Injury Facts & Figures
What is a brain injury? Click here for a comprehensive overview about brain injury, the various forms of brain injury, statistics for Colorado and the US, and links to other data sources
Materials
A collection of materials from educational workshops, webinars, conference presentations, tip cards, and other websites. To find out about upcoming educational events, visit our calendar.
- Books about brain injury
- SAIL Manual For Self-Advocacy (UPDATED 2014)
A workbook about self-advocacy after acquired brain injury (ABI). Self-advocacy involves: knowing what your needs are, knowing what resources are out there to help you meet your needs, and having the beliefs and skills to get your needs met. This workbook was developed for both individuals with brain injury and other people who advocate for and with them.
Helpful Links
- BIAUSA What to Expect
- Stroke Recovery
- Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center: TBI – Evidence-based materials are available in a variety of formats such as printable PDF documents, videos, and slideshows
- Lit-Up My Mind – Created and operated by a Brain Injury Survivor, dedicated to brain injury and headache health resources
- Craig Hospital’s TBI Educational Information
- Emotional Stages of Recovery
- Materials & Books on Brain Injury
- BIAA Recommended Books
- Social and Emotional Difficulties after Brain Injury
- Toolkit for Providers of Clients with Co-Occurring Mental Health & TBI Symptoms
- CBIRT – Center on Brain Injury Research and Training
- Faces of TBI
- Mayo Clinic How to Help a Loved One With a Brain Injury
- Brainline.org
- Neurofeedback vs Biofeedback
Parenting with a Brain Injury
- BIAUSA Parenting with Brain Injury Booklet
- Headway Parenting After a Brain Injury by Dr. Alex Goody (Booklet)
- Brainline.org Parenting After TBI
- How to Talk to Kids About a Parent’s Brain Injury
- Five Ways to Talk to Children About Brain Injury
- Brain Injury Explanation: Children of a Parent with Brain Injury
- Queensland Health Resources for Parenting After Brain Injury
- Shepherd Center: Growing Into Fatherhood After TBI
- Blog: Daddy’s Different
- Blog: Parenting After Brain Injury
- Brain Injury Awareness Facebook Page
Return to Work After Brain Injury
Sibling of a Person with a Brain Injury
Youth with a Brain Injury
- Concussion Protocol
- CoKidsWithBrainInjury – For parents, educators, and professionals who serve kids with brain injuries
- REAP – Reduce/Remove, Education, Adjust/Accommodate, Pace – Community Based Concussion Management Program
- THRIVE Center Colorado
- Get Schooled on Concussions: Return to Learn
- College Planning Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities
Workshop Presentations
- Overview of Brain Injury
- Emotional Well-Being After a Brain Injury
- Role of Nutrition and Exercise After a Brain Injury
- Anger Management
- Intimacy After Brain Injury
- Benefits of Cognitive Training After Brain Injury
- Pharmacologic Treatment of Neurobehavioral Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Return to Driving After Traumatic Brain Injury
- Understanding Neurologic Physical Therapy and Neurotology
Videos/Webinars
- BIAC’s YouTube
- Craig Hospital Brain Injury & Behavioral Health: Informing Best Practices
- United States Brain Injury Alliance Webinars
- Bancroft: Webinars and Presentations
March 2012 Webinar: Understanding Social Relationships After Brain Injury
March 2013 Webinar: Employment
Podcasts
BIAC’s Podcast- TBI: Talking Brain Injury
Technology/Applications
- Brightway Health App is a free app that allows you to search and join virtual brain injury group classes
Tip Cards
- Positive Thinking
- Stress Management
- Recreation After a Brain Injury
- Art Therapy
- Creating Lasting Friendships
- Returning to Work
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Sleep
- Social Media
- Overcoming Addictions
- Transportation
- Transportation Options
- Self Advocacy
- Group Therapy
- Intimacy
- Living a Better Life
- Music
- Organization
- Connecting Socially
- Emotions
- Service Animals
- Complimentary & Alternative Medicine
- Preparing for College