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T37: Acquired Brain Injury: Characteristics, Programming Considerations, Screening, and<br />

Diagnostics<br />

Scott Peters, MS, OTR/L<br />

1.5 hours Focus: Clinical Integrated Interventions<br />

Description:<br />

Acquired brain injury (ABI) poses a complex array of challenges for the treatment practitioner working in COD<br />

programs. Symptoms of ABI may include physical changes (movement disorders, pain, and sensory deficits),<br />

cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral instability, deficits in self awareness, etc. Survivors of ABI struggle<br />

when presented with traditional program interventions. This presentation provides COD practitioners with<br />

specific information about this challenging population and recommends possible screening tools to help<br />

identify the ABI survivor who may also have co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.<br />

Educational Objectives: Participants will be able to:<br />

• Summarize the mechanics of ABI and the residual symptoms;<br />

• Describe the relationship between substance abuse and brain injury;<br />

• Discuss possible treatment approaches/settings;<br />

• Recommend possible screening tools and diagnostics to help identify the ABI survivor.<br />

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