BrainSTARS: A Model Program for Children and Adolescents with Acquired Brain Injury

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BrainSTARS A Model Program for Children and
Adolescents with Acquired Brain Injury
Jeanne E. Dise-Lewis, Ph.D., Associate Professor,
Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine and
Psychiatry
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The Problem
Brain Injury
Metacognitive Weaknesses ?Attention ?Processing
Speed ?Organization ?Self-Regulation ?Executive
Functions
Neurodevelopmental Deficits
Specific Learning Difficulties ?Reading ?New
Learning ?Note-taking ?Expressive
Language ?Social Skills ?Test-taking ?Problem
Solving ?Long-Rang Projects
Behavior Problems ?Has Temper Tantrums ?Has Poor
Frustration Tolerance ?Has Messy Handwriting
?Doesnt Follow Directions ?Looks Blank
?Fights With Others ?Fails Tests ?Cant Keep Up
With Peers
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Outcomes
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Better Teamwork With Parents
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A Developmental Understanding
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Better Teacher Morale
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Better Teamwork Within School
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Education About Brain Injury
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Improved Educator Skills
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Improved Understanding Of Child
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Classroom Strategies
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