Treatment of Problem Solving/Reasoning Deficits after Brain Injury
Charity Shelton M.S. CCC-SLP, CBIST
A seminar to address evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tasks for remediation of deficits.
Feb. 28, 2015 8:00-12 at Missouri Baptist Hospital Auditoriums 1&2.
Registration at 7:30am with light breakfast provided. Rooms can be chilly! Bring a sweater!
Registration Fee: $55
At the Door: $60
Pay online by Feb. 21 at MACDG.ORG or make check payable to MACDG and mail to Ellen Adkins
1228 Lin Manor Dr. St. Louis, 63122
Speaker
Charity Shelton, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIST has 17 years of experience in evaluation treatment of communication,
cognitive, and swallowing deficits in individuals with neurological injuries. She has completed and published
research in the Journal of Cognitive Rehabilitation, Brain Injury, and Clinical Neurophysiology, involving
evaluation and treatment of individuals with traumatic brain injury. She has been heavily involved in advocacy for
individuals and families dealing with brain injuries. Ms. Shelton is a seasoned presenter in the area of
neurorehabilitation and regularly teaches at the local, state, and national levels.
Overview
A focus will be on therapy for problem solving and reasoning, as a combination of both structured tasks to elicit
improved neuroplastic change as well as the use of compensatory strategies to maximize daily function. Course
will present evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tasks for remediation of all severity levels of deficits in
these areas. Verbal problem solving/reasoning as well as situational/functional problem solving will be reviewed.
Case studies and video-taped examples will be presented.
ASHA Sponsored CEUs
This course is offered for 0.4 CEUs
(Intermediate Level, Professional Area)
*PT’s, OT’s, and other health care professionals attending will receive a certificate of attendance.
Learner Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Describe the brain/behavior relationship that results in deficits in problem solving/reasoning abilities
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List the steps in the hierarchy of problem solving/reasoning reacquisition
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Describe clinical/behavioral characteristics of mildly, moderately, and severely impaired problem solving/reasoning
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List specific skill sets addressed in cognitive therapy for problem solving/reasoning
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Explain at least 2 interventions (structured or functional) for each functional level of problem solving/reasoning
Directions: From 270: East on I-64/40 Exit Ballas Road Left/South on Ballas, immediate right on Jess G. Harmon.
Follow Mo Bab signs to Main Entrance and look for MACDG signs.
In case of inclement weather, re-schedule date is March 7, 2015 with notification via website.
MSHA Continuing Education Activity Approval Worksheet
1. Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of this conference, attendees will be able to:
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Identify specific areas/regions of damage within the brain that result in problem solving deficits
Describe how developmental acquisition of cognition relates to reacquisition of cognition after brain injury
Describe patient’s clinical characteristics for each severity level of problem solving functioning
List specific skill sets addressed in cognitive therapy for problem solving/reasoning, thought organization,
and executive function
Explain at least 2 interventions for each functional level of problem solving/reasoning
2. Time Ordered Agenda:
8:00-8:15 Discuss damage to specific areas of the brain that result in problem solving deficits and how
injury relates to severity.
8:15-8:30 How developmental acquisition of cognition relates to reacquisition of cognition after brain
injury and steps within the hierarchy of skill reacquisition
8:30-8:45 Discuss patient clinical characteristics for each severity level of problem solving functioning
8:45- 9:15 Discuss specific skill sets addressed in cognitive therapy for problem solving, reasoning
(including thought organization and executive function)
9:15-11:15 Interventions for patients with severely/profoundly, moderately, and mildly impaired problem
solving
11:15-12:00 Case studies and applying interventions per patient functional descriptions, and summary
and review
3. Promotional Material: See attached flyer
Speaker Disclosure Statement
Relevant Financial Relationships:
Charity Shelton is receiving compensation for this presentation.
Relevant Non-financial Relationships:
Charity Shelton has published research in the Journal of Cognitive Rehabilitation, Brain Injury, and Clinical
Neurophysiology. Ms. Shelton is a Brain Injury Specialist and trainer for the Brain Injury Association of Missouri.