Training-the-Trainer on Assistive Technology for Cognition (ATC): Current Practices

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie Ehlhardt Powell ◽  
Tracey Wallace ◽  
Michelle ranae Wild
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Train The Trainer ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Remote Locations ◽  
Training Package ◽  
And Training

Research shows that if clinicians are to deliver effective, evidence-based assistive technology for cognition (ATC) services to clients with acquired brain injury (ABI), they first need opportunities to gain knowledge and experience with ATC assessment and training practices (O'Neil-Pirozzi, Kendrick, Goldstein, & Glenn, 2004). This article describes three examples of train the trainer materials and programs to address this need: (a) a toolkit for trainers to learn more about assessing and training ATC; (b) a comprehensive, trans-disciplinary program for training staff to provide ATC services in a metropolitan area; and (c) an overview of an on-site/online training package for rehabilitation professionals working with individuals with ABI in remote locations.

Assistive Technology for Cognition Following Brain Injury: Guidelines for Device and App Selection

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Ranae Wild
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Operating Systems ◽  
Cognitive Disabilities ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cognitive Challenges ◽  
Changing World

The widespread use of mobile technologies and applications (apps) among the non-disabled population in the past several years to stay connected, track appointments, stay organized, etc., has had profound implications for those with cognitive disabilities following acquired brain injury. Assistive technology for cognition (ATC) includes the use of these same systems to compensate for common cognitive challenges following ABI. And although the use of mainstream technologies in this population is a potential boon, it can be difficult for rehabilitation professionals to keep up with the changing world of devices, operating systems, and applications (apps). This article provides an overview of devices and apps currently used as ATC and provides guidelines for device and app selection and a framework for facilitating meta-cognition and generalization through the ATC instruction process. (Note: The devices and apps described in this article are not intended to be an endorsement of any particular system.)

Acute management of acquired brain injury Part III: An evidence-based review of interventions used to promote arousal from coma

Brain Injury ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 722-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Meyer ◽  
Joseph Megyesi ◽  
Jay Meythaler ◽  
Manuel Murie-Fernandez ◽  
Jo-Anne Aubut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Acute Management

Learning to Use Assistive Technology for Cognition: A Survivor's Perspective

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-73
Author(s):  
Carolyn Saraceno
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Family Education ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Complex Needs ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Levels Of Care ◽  
Cognitive Challenges

Rehabilitation professionals serving individuals with acquired brain injuries perform myriad tasks related to the complex needs of this population: assessment, treatment, client and family education, coordination of services across levels of care, etc. One aspect of rehabilitation practice that is often overlooked is adopting the perspective of the client—considering what it feels like to be on the receiving end of rehabilitation services. In this article, an individual with cognitive challenges due to an acquired brain injury shares her views on how it felt to be trained to use assistive technology for cognition (ATC) to compensate for cognitive challenges and the effect of this experience on her sense of self.

Summary of Controlled Interventional Studies from the Evidence-Based Review of Acquired Brain Injury

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (12) ◽  
pp. e220
Author(s):  
Pavlina Faltynek ◽  
Brooke Benton ◽  
Amanda McIntyre ◽  
Robert Teasell
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Evidence Based
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