2006 Conference Abstracts

The abstracts of the papers and posters presented at the 2006 NABIS Brain Injury Conference of the Americas are now available on-line.

Abstract #1.

Autor: Kostrzewski, Holly
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Abstract #2

Extinguishing aggressive behaviors of brain injured clients using a person centered behavioral approach

Authors: King, Colin, Ph.D.; Welch, Joe, MS.
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Abstract #3

Facilitating Sexual Expression as a Means of Diminishing Aggressive Behaviors

Authors: King, Colin, Ph.D.; Ulrich, Anne, OT
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Abstract #4

New Innovations for Demonstrating Brain Injury in the Legal Arena

Author: Arnest, Douglas H., MS
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Abstract #5

Role & Functions of Rehabilitation Experts in Personal Injury Cases: Establishing a Neuropsychological Foundation and Medical Expenses

Authors: Simmons Grab, Dianne, MA, CCM, CDMS, CLCP; Trudel, Tina M., Ph.D.
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Abstract #6

Dealing With Defenses: Avoiding Predictable Blunders

Author: Brown, Jeffrey A., M.D., ESQ.
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Abstract #7

Quantifying Environmental Factors: A System to Guide Treatment, Assess Outcome, and Facilitate Transition into the Community

Author: Plenger, Patrick M., Ph.D., ABPP-Cn
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Abstract #8

Acquired Brain Injury in Developmental Age: The GISCAR Prospective Report

Authors: Castelli, E; Strazzer, S; Stortini, M; Bollea, L; Zampolini, M
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Abstract #9

Improvements in TBI Symptoms from “Brain Training” with Neurofeedback

Authors: Castelli, E; Strazzer, S; Stortini, M; Bollea, L; Zampolini, M
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Abstract #10

Implementing a Brain Injury Services Model in a Large Public School District

Authors: Grandinette, Sharon, M.S.; Roth-Pahr, Cindy, M.Ed.; Waller, Caren, M.Ed.
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Abstract #11

Identifying the Service Needs of Adolescents after a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An Exploratory Qualitative Study

Authors:Gagnon, Isabelle; Swaine, Bonnie; Champagne, Francois; Lefebvre, Helene; Feldman, Debbie; Atkinson, Jeffrey
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Abstract #12

Improving Cardiorespiratory Capacity with Supported Treadmill Training after Traumatic Brain Injury

Authors: Mossberg, Kurt, PT, Ph.D.; Orlander, Evelyne; Norcross, Julie
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Abstract #13

Head Injury Severity Correlates with Cognitive Impairment in Recent but not Remote Traumatic Brain Injury

Authors: McMurtray, Aaron M., M.D.; Licht, Eliot, M.D.; Saul, Ronald E., M.D.; Mendez, Mario F., M.D., Ph.D.
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Abstract #14

Life after Brain Damage / A Qualitative Study – The Reconstruction of Self Following Acquired Brain Injuries

Authors: Sholders, Patsy L., M.A.
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Abstract #16

Relation between Acute Marker Presentation and Recovery Period in Concussed Amateur Athletes

Authors: Fazio, Vanessa, M.A.; Fiorillo, Matthew; Schnakenberg-Ott, Summer, Psy.D.; Lovell, Mark R., Ph.D., ABPN; Pardini, Jamie E., Ph.D.; Collins, Michael W., Ph.D.
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Abstract #19

Executive Dysfunction in Children Following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Comparison of Parent Versus Teacher Ratings

Authors: Woolston, Dixie J., B.A.; van de Bruinhorst, Katrina, M.A.; Lane, Summer E., M.A.; Roy, Lonnie C., Ph.D.; Levin, Harvey S., Ph.D.; Stavinoha, Peter L., Ph.D.
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Abstract #20

Interview vs. Questionnaire Symptom Reporting in People with the Post-Concussion Syndrome

Authors: Brooks, Brian L., Ph.D.; Iverson, Grant L., Ph.D.; Ashton, V Lynn, Psy.D.
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Abstract #21

"Good old days” Bias in the Miserable Minority of MTBI Patients

Authors: Iverson, Grant L., Ph.D.; Brooks, Brian L., Ph.D.; Ashton, V. Lynn, Psy.D.
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Abstract #22

The British Columbia Concussion Rehabilitation Program (BC-CRP): Normative and Case Data

Authors: Gaetz, Michael, Ph.D.; Parrott, Heather, B.Sc.; Iverson, Grant L., Ph.D.
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Abstract #23

Modifying the British Columbia Concussion Rehabilitation Program (BC-CRP) for Use with Injured Adults with the Post-Concussion Syndrome

Authors: Iverson, Grant L., Ph.D.; Brooks, Brian L., Ph.D.; Azevedo, Andria, B.H.K.; Gaetz, Michael, Ph.D.
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Abstract #24

“Don’t Be Caught With Your Pants Down, Be Prepared For Any Emergency”

Author: Daniel, Cindy
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Abstract #25

Managing Community Rehabilitation Needs Following TBI

Authors: Boniface, Jeff, OT; Boniface, Giovanna, OT
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Abstract #26

Defining Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Workers’ Compensation Databases

Authors: Kristman, Vicki L.; Côté, Pierre; Ven Eerd, Dwayne; Vidmar, Marjan; Rezai, Mana; Hogg-Johnson, Sheilah; Cassidy, J. David; Wennberg, Richard
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Abstract #27

The Effect of Traumatic Brain Injury on Lifetime Earnings and Employment

Author: Gamboa, Jr., Anthony M., Ph.D., MBA
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Abstract #28

APOE Genotype and Concussion in Varsity Athletes: Can Genetics Predict Brain Injury?

Authors: Kristman, Vicki L.; Krieger, Nancy; Mainwaring, Lynda; Richards, Doug; Tator, Charles H.; Jaglal, Susan; Tomlinson, George
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Abstract #29

Continuous Subcutaneous Apomorphine as an Aid in Regaining Consciousness after a Severe Traumatic Brain Injury?

Authors: Fridman, Esteban; Krimchansky, Benzion; Galperin, Tatanya; Bonetta, Mariana; Gamzu, Elkan, Ph.D.
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Abstract #30

Mercury Spill in the Andes: Initial Thoughts on Assessment and Interpretation

Authors: Gonzalez, Fernando, Ph.D., ABPP; Saldivar, Aida, Ph.D.
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Abstract #31

Self Care Skills in Therapists and Other Health Care Workers: The Blind Leading the Blind?

Authors:Brooks, Gerard B.
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Abstract #32

State of the Art Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Traumatic Brain Injury Using Experimental Rat Model

Authors: Kou, Zhifeng, Ph.D.; Shen, Yimin, Ph.D.; Yu, Yingjian, M.S.; Kallakuri, Srinivas, B.S.; Zakaria, Nisrine, M.S.; Hu, Jiani, Ph.D.; Cavanaugh, John, Ph.D.; Haacke, E. Mark, Ph.D.
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Abstract #33

Mind the GAP

Author: Hodder, Richard A., MD
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Abstract #34

Parent and Self-Reports of Executive Function in Adolescents: Relationship between the BRIEF and Objective Measures

Authors: Noffsinger, Mary A., Ph.D.; Ortiz, Luis R.; Stavinoha, Peter, Ph.D.; Perez, Elena; Rao, Uma, M.D.
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Abstract #35

Shattering the 24 Month Recovery Myth

Author: DiCowden, Marie A., Ph.D.
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Abstract #36

Diffusion Tensor MRI of Whole Brain White Matter is Predictive of Severity of TBI

Author: Kou, Zhifeng, Ph.D.
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Abstract #37

Educational Issues for Students with Acquired Brain Injuries; the Beginning

Author: Thomas, Karin E., MS, CCC-SLP
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