Links
to sites of interest
These are web sites of interest to brain injury victim carers,
therapists or families. They are included here because I have
found them to be particularly helpful.
If you want your wondeful site to be featured here and are willing
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NorthEastCenter
This is aabrain injury rehabilitation program located in New York
State. OT's are an integral part of their intensive rehabilitation
programs. Their mission is community reintegration.
Traumatic
Brain Injury -
One of the very best initial guides to head injury. Dr Johnson,
a clinical neuropsychologist, wrote this book in clear, easy to
understand language and then made it available on the web.
The
Brain Injury Recovery Network -
This is a great site for the family of someone who is going through
the initial phases of brain injury and beyond. It is well researched
and upbeat, one phrase stands out: "We think you have to
act as if you only have one choice. That choice is to believe
and act as if your loved one is going to be completely healed".
The
Brain Injury Association of America -
The site is maintained by a grass roots organisation and gives
range to a huge range of information and resources. It provides
that kind of information that the family need to become their
own advocates and is very empowering.
Also see their page which covers the chartered
state affiliates, with full contact information.
Brain
Injury Resource centre -
This is an excellent, chaotic, brilliant, vast site. Prepare to
spend hours browsing if you are interested in head injury. It
has information about the brain and how injury affects brain functioning;
resources, including medical and rehabilitation ; advocacy including
life skills and legal resources and lots more
Research
and training centre on community integration for individuals withTBI
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The RTC is funded by the National Institute on Disability and
Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), which is part of the United States
Department of Education. This probably explains why this site
is so incredibly generous with good quality research reports,
which are made accessible at various levels.
Family
Caregiver alliance
FCA has developed a wide array of services based on consumer
needs. Often described as a "one-stop shopping center for
caregivers and this means that it covers many issues relevant
to the carers of people with brain injury.
Occupation
UK -
OccupationUK is a virtual institute that provides a focus for
individuals committed to the occupational nature of humans. The
primary aim of the institute is to promote health through occupation
for individuals and communities.
OT
Direct Occupational Therapy links -
OTdirect is an independent site for Occupational Therapists, OT
Assistants and OT students, produced by OTs in their spare time.
It aims to provide not only links to useful resources on the web,
but study notes, practice updates and training listings.
Colzium Health Resources
-
Comprehensive online general health resources, based on the Open
Directory.
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