Thursday May 1, 2025 - 3:00-5:00pm 

Virtual Training: Stroke and Brain Injury 101 - An Introductory Presentation on the Early Characteristics of a Stroke or Brain Injury 

Presenter: Gina England, MA, CCC-SLP 

The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire has created this webinar to help individuals navigate their way through the early days of a Stroke and/or a Brain Injury. This webinar is designed for patients, families, and caregivers.

The content of this two-hour webinar covers a basic introduction to the functions of the brain as it relates to the location of an individual's stroke or brain injury and the subsequent changes in abilities/ behaviors that can be anticipated. Additional content that will be addressed includes the following: • General behavior management guide lines • The most commonly observed cognitive deficits • Changes in communication skills • The primary rehabilitation goals in the acute (early) stages of recovery • Resources for family/caregiver support • Handouts that can be printed and reviewed for permanent access to essential information