09.02.2014 Views

COSIG CONFERENCE BROCHURE.pdf - Drexel University College ...

COSIG CONFERENCE BROCHURE.pdf - Drexel University College ...

COSIG CONFERENCE BROCHURE.pdf - Drexel University College ...

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

<strong>COSIG</strong> Co-Occurring Disorders Conference, Hershey PA, May 15-17, 2006<br />

Sensory / Perceptual Functions<br />

Areas of Function Affected:<br />

• Vision<br />

• Hearing<br />

• Smell<br />

• Vestibular<br />

• Taste<br />

• Touch<br />

• Balance<br />

• Cognitive<br />

• Sensory/perceptual<br />

•Seizures<br />

Seizures<br />

Areas of Function Affected:<br />

• Studies suggest that seizures occur in about 5 to<br />

10% of ABI survivors (non - injured < 1%)<br />

• May occur initially following the injury and after<br />

about 9 month to one year post injury<br />

• May be life threatening if uncontrolled<br />

• Usually treated with anticonvulsant medications<br />

• Alcohol lowers seizure threshold<br />

• Cognitive<br />

• Sensory/perceptual<br />

•Seizures<br />

• Other physical changes<br />

Other Physical Changes:<br />

• Physical paralysis/spasticity<br />

• Chronic pain<br />

• Control of bowel and bladder<br />

• Sleep disorders<br />

• Loss of stamina<br />

• Appetite changes<br />

• Regulation of body temperature<br />

• Menstrual difficulties<br />

Areas of Function Affected:<br />

• Cognitive<br />

• Sensory/perceptual<br />

•Seizures<br />

• Other physical changes<br />

• Social-emotional<br />

5

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!