BRAIN INJURY
TRAUMATIC & NON-TRAUMATIC
Brain Injury Organizations and Links
Below are clickable links to resources and organizations that we think are helpful to brain injured persons and their families. (Click name of organization to go there.)
ORGANIZATIONS
American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
The professional association for audiologists and speech and language pathologists.
Brain Injury Association of America
A national organization dedicated to increasing access to quality health care and raising awareness and understanding of brain injury through advocacy, education and research.
CarbonMonoxideSurvivor.com
Provides information about the dangers of carbon monoxide and the baffling and disabling health problems caused by a poisoning injury.
Coma / Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Association, Inc.
A non profit support organization for coma and brain injury survivors.
CDC-Heads-Up: Concussion in High School Sports
Teaches high school sports programs concussion awareness, prevention and treatment.
Family Caregivers Alliance
Supports and assists caregivers of brain-impaired adults.
Lead Poisoning National Safety Council
Provides education about the wide range of adverse health effects of lead exposure in both children and adults.
National Headache Foundation
Provides information on headaches, causes, treatment and support groups.
National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Strokes
Anoxia/Hypoxia Information Page
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
Provides an abundance of disability and rehabilitation oriented information.
New Mexico Brain Injury Alliance (NMBIA)
New Mexico’s voice for brain injured people and their families. Provides support and advocacy concerning many issues faced by the brain injured.
Sports Legacy Institute
Explores the ongoing problems with sports concussions. The mission is to advance prevention and treatment of brain trauma.
PseudoBulbar Affect
Information about Pseudobulbar Affect which can happen with brain injury or certain neurological conditions causing uncontrollable outbursts of laughing or crying.
The Council of State Governments Justice Center
The CSG Justice Center is a national nonprofit organization that serves policymakers at all gov't levels.Staff provides practical, nonpartisan advice and evidence-based, consensus-driven strategies to increase public safety and strengthen communities.
RESOURCES
Atlas of the Human Brain
Provides the most accurate and detailed deliniations of brain structure available.
Brain Book Life Management System
A life manager and day planner designed specifically for brain injured people.
The Challenge!
A very helpful quarterly magazine for brain injured person’s and their families published by the Brain Injury Association of America.
Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 2 (SCAT 2)
A standardized method of evaluating injured athletes from age 10 and older. For use by medical and health professionals. (Downloadable PDF)
Shuffle Brain (The Playful Brain)
A neuroscientist and a puzzle designer team up to produce puzzles that improve brain function.
Whole Brain Atlas
A very educational, high resolution brain atlas showing both normal and diseased or damaged brain tissue.
Head Injury First Aid
From the New York Times Health Section. An overview of causes, descriptions and first aid for traumatic brain injury.
VIDEOS
Pseudobulbar Affect
Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a medical condition characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of crying or laughing, often in socially inappropriate situations. Watch this video about PBA to learn more about the condition.
Pseudobulbar Affect
This rare, often painful symptom of multiple sclerosis is also known commonly as pathological laughter, or in medical terminology, as Pseudobulbar Affect.Watch this video posted by a man of his friend with the condition.
APPS FOR iOS (iPHONE, iPOD, iPAD)
Breathe to Relax
Stress Management Tool
Create Inner Peace
Stress Management Tool
Today Screen
Task Reminder
Last Pass
Management for logins, family data, passwords, etc.
Find a Pharmacy
Pharmacy Locator
Pill Tracker
Medicine Tracker + Reminder
ICE (In Case of Emergency)
Medical Data Keeper
Proloquo2Go
Text to Speech App
ClearRecord
Voice Recorder
iConverse
Assisted Communication
Dragon Dictation
Voice Recognition
d2U
Dictation and Transcription
SoundAmp
Assistive Hearing App
Voice Cards
Voice Flash Cards
Flash Cards Deluxe
Index Card Assistive Writing Application
Learning Ally
Audio Books and Textbooks
iBooks
Book Reader
Corkulous
Idea Board/Note Taker
ITPADD
Special Ed Curriculum
Pic-Z Tag
Identification App
LocateMeNow
Find your location
Stress Tracker
Rage Control as seen on the Dr. Phil Show
T2 Mood Tracker
Emotional Monitor
Simply Being
Guided Meditation for Relaxation
PTSD Coach
PTSD Self Help
Brain Trainer
Memory Exercises
Word Warp
Game
Sideline ImPACT
Balance Testing
Concussion QuickCheck
Helps coaches, trainers, parents and athletes assess whether someone has a concussion and requires additional care.
APPS FOR ANDROID
20 Android Apps
From brainline.org for people with brain injury
Hope for One
Self Help for PTSD for Veterans
T2 Mood Tracker
Emotional Monitor
Memory Trainer
Spatial and Working Memory Trainer
ICE (In Case of Emergency)
Medical Data Keeper
iPharmacy
Dosages, ratings, warnings, reminders
Concussion QuickCheck
Helps coaches, trainers, parents and athletes assess whether someone has a concussion and requires additional care.
TIP SHEETS
Tip sheet For Survivors of Brain Injury
Tip sheet For Survivors of Brain Injury
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Please note: The information on this website is not meant to replace the advice of a medical professional. You should consult your health care provider regarding specific medical concerns or treatment.