Head Injury, the Brain, and Functional Performance
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About the Speaker:
Jeff Radel, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy Education at the University of Kansas Medical Center and is married to a Speech Pathologist. He admits to a long-standing fascination with the relation of neurobiology to functional performance. He has developed a research program that investigates topics that have one underlying theme - how do changes in brain structures lead to functional impairments, and what can be done to prevent, limit, or repair such changes. Dr Radel teaches course work related to clinical application of neuroscience in the entry-level, advanced Master’s, and doctoral programs as well as writing numerous articles and book chapters that have been published in several professional journals and books. You will enjoy Jeff ’s high energy speaking style that is both scholarly and entertaining, weaving humor throughout his presentation!
Description:
The past decade has seen tremendous progress in all aspects of science and medicine related to the brain, ranging from genetics and biochemistry to learning, memory, and psychosocial issues. This workshop is intended as a means for practicing clinicians to gain insight into current thinking about the brain’s organization and normal function, and factors leading to performance deficits following brain injury.
Dysfunction of the central nervous system can contribute to limitations in performance over a broad range of activities. The head-injured client in particular can be difficult to serve effectively, due to the variety of brain regions which may be involved and the range of functional difficulties which may occur as a consequence. This workshop will present strategies for interpreting deficits in performance while exploring the neurologic foundations for these behaviors. This discussion of the developmental aspects of head injury will also include addressing neurodegenerative disease, neuropsychiatric conditions as well as the mechanisms of drug function and possible mechanisms underlying schizophrenia.
Who Should Attend:
Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, Recreation Therapists, and any other health care professionals who are interested in increasing their knowledge about functional performance and head injury.
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