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NEW! CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE
Applied Behavior Analysis
This course reviews the principles of applied behavior analysis and how it can be effectively
used in brain injury rehabilitation. Participants will gain an understanding of the underlying
mechanisms that contribute to the brain-behavior relationship. The potential positive and negative
effects of medication and the importance of close monitoring is also reviewed. The course
describes the primary ethical concerns with a behavioral program. Ten general
management guidelines that help reduce the occurrence of behavior problems is presented. The
ABC's (antecedent, behavior and consequence) principles of applied behavior analysis are
outlined, as well as how to write an effective behavior plan with a variety of procedures. A number
of data collection methods that allow for an efficient review of behavior programs are taught.
Lastly, is a review of the "assault cycle," how to prevent a crisis situation, and how to safely
intervene.
This course is certified for 2.0 (02.00-05A-07-02-73) CCM (Certified Case Manager),
(02.00-02D-07-02-70) CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) and (02.00-02G-07-02-71) CDMS
(Certified Disablity Management Specialist) continuing education units.
You can take this online CE course - and others - at:
http://neuroskills.com/edu/ceumenu.shtml
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NEW RESEARCH ARTICLES
1. Neural Stem Cells Improve Motor Function in Brain Injuries
Neural stem cells, transplanted into injured brains, survive, proliferate, and improve brain
function in laboratory models according to research based at the University of Pennsylvania School
of Medicine.
Read the full article at:
http://neuroskills.com/pr-neuralcell.shtml
2. Is the Roller Coaster G-force Threat All Spin?
According to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania medical science does not support the
notion that roller coasters produce forces great enough to harm the brains of riders.
Read the full article at:
http://neuroskills.com/pr-coaster.shtml
3. Mild Brain Injury May Render Brain Cells Vulnerable to Immune System Attack
Duke University Medical Center researchers have discovered that a seemingly mild "insult" to the
brain could sensitize neurons to attack by immune system proteins that are otherwise protective.
Read the full article at:
http://neuroskills.com/pr-immune.shtml
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INSIDE VIEW NEWSLETTER
The Fall 2002 (11.4) issue of the Inside View quarterly
newsletter is now available. With a $12 yearly subscription ($24
international), glossy, hard-copy versions of the Inside View will be
delivered to your door every three months.
Two-year subscriptions are now only $22 ($44 international) and three-year
subscriptions are $30 ($60 international).
Fall Issue Table of Contents:
Study of Concussion Effects
New Helmet Technology
Brain Injury Research
Mouthguard Protects Brain in Sports
Brain Reorganization After Injury
Nerve Regeneration Treatment
2002-3 Conference Schedule
You can subscribe to the Inside View newsletter at:
https://www.neuroskills.com/ivsubscription.shtml
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CURRENT TBI PRESS RELEASES
10/27/02 Boost for Brain Injury Patients
10/27/02 A Long Way in Short Time: SU Student Continues Studies After Hit-and-Run Brain Injury
10/26/02 Brain-Injury Group Seeks to Help Others
10/25/02 Scientists Follow Their Noses to Discoveries About Brain
10/25/02 Head Injury Outcome Prediction in the Emergency Department: A Role for Protein S-100B?
10/25/02 Concussion Damage Adds Up for High School Athletes
10/24/02 Players Learn to Rely on Their Hard Hats
10/24/02 Mild Injury May Render Brain Cells Vulnerable to Immune System Attack
10/24/02 Hypothermia May Aid Brain Injury Recovery
10/24/02 HMO Safety Net Fails for Some Patients
10/23/02 How to Reduce Brain, Spinal Injuries
10/22/02 Safety First for Local Trainers
10/22/02 New Hope for Kids with Brain Injuries
10/22/02 Pharmos Requests FDA Clearance for Dexanabinol Study for Traumatic Brain Injury
10/21/02 Embryonic Stem Cells Help Brain-Injured Mice
10/21/02 Holding Onto Hope
10/20/02 Use Your Head: Wear a Helmet on Slopes
10/19/02 Limitations in Brain Repair
10/17/02 City Aids Victims of Brain Trauma
10/17/02 First Steps Taken Towards Regional Unit for Patients with Brain Injuries
10/17/02 Head Injury Help is Here Now Current Technology Helps Make Sure Drivers OK to Race
10/16/02 Thousands are Facing Brain Injury Timebomb
10/15/02 Traumatic Brain Injury and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: In Vivo Occult Pathology Demonstrated
by Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy may not be "Ischaemic"
10/15/02 Management of Head Trauma
10/14/02 Drivers Urged to Don Headbands for Protection
10/14/02 New Concern Over Concussions
10/13/02 Researchers Defend Roller Coasters
10/13/02 Brain Injury Group Offers Hope, Support
10/12/02 Transplanted Neural Stem Cells Survive, Differentiate, and Improve Neurological Motor
Function after Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury
10/12/02 Oxidative Damage after Severe Head Injury and Its Relationship to Neurological Outcome
10/11/02 Survivor Chronicles Brain Injury
10/10/02 Atrophy in Mild or Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury: A Longitudinal Quantitative Analysis
10/09/02 Severity of Sports-Related Concussion and Neuropsychological Test Performance
10/09/02 Experimental Models of Head Trauma
10/08/02 Winning the Battle Against Traumatic Brain Injury: One Woman's Fight for Life
10/08/02 Neurosurgeons Hope Lowering Body Temperature Will Help Treat Severe Brain Injuries
10/07/02 Group Helps Head Injury Victims
10/07/02 Damaged Dreams
10/06/02 Problems With Concussions Have Hit the NHL Hard
10/05/02 Not Just a Headache
10/04/02 Collaborative Agreement With Biosite: Stoke and Brain Injury Diagnostics
10/03/02 The Management of Head Injury and Intracranial Pressure
10/02/02 Posttraumatic Stress After Severe Head Injury
10/02/02 Neural Stem Cells Improve Motor Function In Brain Injuries
10/02/02 Psychiatric Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury Events in Survivors of Mass Violence
10/02/02 Mild Head Injuries May Have Lasting Mental Effects
10/02/02 Higher Dose of Head-trauma Drug May Save Lives
10/01/02 Head Injuries Linked to Long-Term Depression
10/01/02 Anxiety After Severe Pediatric Closed Head Injury
The above press releases and a complete listing can be found at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/current.shtml
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MULTI-MEDIA CENTER
Our digital library includes graphics and animations of various aspects of neurology and traumatic
brain injury.
You can find the graphics library at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/graphics.shtml
You can find these animations library at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/animations.shtml
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CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
November 1-2
Brain Injury Association of Tennessee Conference
Nashville, TN
Phone: 865-679-8872
Email: biaoftn@hotmail.com
Web Site: www.tnbiat.org
November 2
Brain Injury Association of Virginia Annual Conference
Richmond, VA
Phone: 804-355-5748
Email: info@biav.net
November 8
Rehabilitation and Technology Seminar
Rockville, MD
Phone: 301-602-2899
Web Site: www.innovativespeech.com
November 15-16
Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital 23rd Annual Neurorehabilitation Conference
Cambridge, MA
Phone: 781-348-2113
Web Site: www.braintreehospital.org/overview.htm
Nov 21-22
Toronto Acquired Brain Injury Network Conference
Toronto, Ontario
Phone: 416-597-3422 x3961
Web Site: www.abinetwork.ca/conference
March 27-28 (2003)
Brain Injury Association of Maryland Conference
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-448-2924
Email: info@biamd.org
Web Site: www.biamd.org
June 4-7 (2003)
Annual Case Management Conference
Dallas, TX
Web Site: www.cmsa.org
For a full listing of conferences being held in 2002-2003,
please go to http://www.neuroskills.com/events.shtml
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BOOKS-OF-THE-MONTH
This month's featured books on traumatic brain injury are:
Amazing Lady: There is Life after Brain Injury
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1591293960/centreforneuroskA/
Behind the Shadows in Silent Screams: Success Stories of Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1401061133/centreforneuroskA/
I Feel Green: One Man's Account of His Return To Life
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/155212343X/centreforneuroskA/
Injured Mind, Shattered Dreams: Brian's Journey from Severe Head Injury to a New Dream
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0914797956/centreforneuroskA/
Living with Brain Injury
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1843100592/centreforneuroskA/
For a complete listing of brain injury related books go to:
http://www.neuroskills.com/booksmaster.shtml
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Centre for Neuro Skills rehabilitation facility in Bakersfield, California has immediate
openings for the positions listed below. You can contact the Human Resources Dept. at
hrca@neuroskills.com or call 800-922-4994 or 661-872-3408.
Lotus Notes Developer
Counselor
Physical Therapist
Find the CNS employment opportunities page and job details at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/cns/employ.shtml
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E-NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES
Have you missed one of our newsletters? You can now read past issues of our monthly e-newsletter in
our archive section at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/enewsmenu.shtml
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That is all for this month. See you in November.
Craig S. Persel
Managing Editor, TBI Resource Guide
Centre for Neuro Skills
craig@neuroskills.com
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