Neuropsychological Testing Services Neuropsychological testing is a way of examining brain function and cognitive abilities. Neuropsychological tests are an important part of an overall evaluati on because they provide an objective measure of an individual's strengths and w eaknesses. Neuropsychological assessmen t provides a systematic evaluation of cognitive abilities such as intelligence, memory, language, attention, problem-solving ability, visual-motor skills, sensorimotor abilities, personality/emotional functioning, and academic skills. A typical evaluation involves the administration of neuropsychological and psychological tests, a record review, and an interview with the patient, including a parent or other family member when available. Neuropsychological tests usually involve paper-and-pencil or computer-based measures. An evaluation takes from as few as one to two hours to as many as eight hours depending on the referral question. Evaluations are flexible and tailored to a specific referral question. The results of the evaluation are often the first step in developing an effective treatment or remedial plan. It is best to talk with your case manager and / or social worker, they have resources to assist and will help you identify an approved provider. This list is in no particular order. If you wish to be added to this list, please contact us. ABI Resources neither ensures the integrity and / or dependability of any provider nor recommends any individual listed on this website. This information is for public reference only. It is your responsibility to interview and screen potential providers and make educated decisions. Please keep in mind that there may be many providers that may not be found on this website. Some providers may not be accepting new clients at this time. It is best to talk with your case manager and / or social worker, they have resources to assist and will help you identify an approved provider. UCONN H EALTH Department of Psychiatry Connecticut Tower, 3rd Floor (Main Building Entrance) UConn John Dempsey Hospital 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT Phone Number: 1-860-679-5194 MAGANIN YALE Neuropsychology 333 Cedar St. New Haven, CT 06510 ; Lambar waya: 1-203-785-4086 CNS - Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services, P.C. 1095 South Main St. Cheshire, CT 06410 Phone Number: 1-203-271-3809 Disclaimer: ABI Resources neither ensures the integrity and dependability of any provider nor recommends any individual listed on this website. This information is for public reference only. It is your responsibility to interview and screen potential providers and make educated decisions. Please keep in mind that there may be many ABI Waiver Program approved Cognitive Behavioral Providers that may not be found on this website. It is best to talk with your case manager and / or social worker to help identify a provider.

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abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial 1/2 Teaching Self-care takes many forms and is a crucial piece of mental wellness. Checking your feelings during and after a self-care activity ca n help you know what works well for you. Some activities are nourishing, depending on how you are feeling that day. Here are eight types of self-care and examples to consider: PHYS ICAL SE LF-CARE Self-care has to do with fe eling physically well and maintaining physical health. • Sleep or rest • Stretching, walking, or exercise that feels good • Keeping medical appointments • Healthy food • Fresh air EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE Self-care involves attending to your emotions, finding empathy and self-compassion, and seeking help when needed. • Journal or talk it out • Stress management • Listen to or make music/art • Self-compassion • Counseling SOCIAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with a healthy family and social relationships. • Time with others (in person or virtually) • Healthy Boundaries • Balancing alone time and social time (or small groups and large groups) • Positive social media • Asking for help SPIRITUAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with religious beliefs or spirituality. • Connection • Prayer or meditation • Reflection • Attending worship services or groups (if applicable) • Nature PERSONAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with knowing and honoring yourself and what you enjoy. • Listening to yourself (getting out of autopilot) • Hobbies • Treating yourself • Trying something new • Getting to know yourself HOME ENVIRONMENT SELF-CARE Self-care involves maintaining a safe, functional, and comfortable home environment. • Safety • Security and stability • Cleaning and organizing (whatever that means for you) • Comfy space • Healthy living environment FINANCIAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with maintaining your financial goals and obligations. • Money management and budgeting • Saving • Seeking help or information • “Fun” money • Paying bills WORK, SCHOOL, CAREGIVING, OR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Self-care has to do with attending to your needs in the realms of work, school, caregiving, or other responsibilities. • Time management • Feeling productive and valued • Learning and developing skills (and seeking help when needed) • Healthy work boundaries and communication • Break time

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SEVERE TBI Each year, TBIs contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. In fact, TBI is a contributing factor to a third (30%) of all injury-related deaths in the United States.1 In 2010, approximately 2.5 million people sustained a traumatic brain injury.2 Individuals with more severe injuries are more likely to require hospitalization. Changes in the rates of TBI-related hospitalizations vary depending on age. For persons 44 years of age and younger, TBI-related hospitalizations decreased between the periods of 2001–2002 and 2009–2010. However, rates for age groups 45–64 years of age and 65 years and older increased between these time periods. Rates in persons 45–64 years of age increased almost 25% from 60.1 to 79.4 per 100,000. Rates of TBI-related hospitalizations in persons 65 years of age and older increased more than 50%, from 191.5 to 294.0 per 100,000 during the same period, largely due to a substantial increase (39%) between 2007–2008 and 2009–2010. In contrast, rates of TBI-related hospitalizations in youth 5–14 years of age fell from 54.5 to 23.1 per 100,000, decreasing by more than 50% during this period.1,2 A severe TBI not only impacts the life of an individual and their family, but it also has a large societal and economic toll. The estimated economic cost of TBI in 2010, including direct and indirect medical costs, is estimated to be approximately $76.5 billion. Additionally, the cost of fatal TBIs and TBIs requiring hospitalization, many of which are severe, account for approximately 90% of the total TBI medical costs.3,4 TBI Classification Systems TBI injury severity can be described using several different tools. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS),5 a clinical tool designed to assess coma and impaired consciousness, is one of the most commonly used severity scoring systems. Persons with GCS scores of 3 to 8 are classified with a severe TBI, those with scores of 9 to 12 are classified with a moderate TBI, and those with scores of 13 to 15 are classified with a mild TBI. Other classification systems include the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS), the Trauma Score, and the Abbreviated Trauma Score. Despite their limitations,6 these systems are crucial to understanding the clinical management and the likely outcomes of this injury as the prognosis for milder forms of TBIs is better than for moderate or severe TBIs.7-9 Potential Affects of Severe TBI A non-fatal severe TBI may result in an extended p eriod of unconsciousness (coma) or amnesia after the injury. For individuals hospitalized after a TBI, almost half (43%) have a related disability one year after the injury.10 A TBI may lead to a wide range of short- or long-term issues affecting: Cognitive Function (e.g., attention and memory) Motor function (e.g., extremity weakness, impaired coordination and balance) Sensation (e.g., hearing, vision, impaired perception and touch) Emotion (e.g., depression, anxiety, aggression, impulse control, personality changes) Approximately 5.3 million Americans are living with a TBI-related disability and the consequences of severe TBI can affect all aspects of an individual’s life.11 This can include relationships with family and friends, as well as their ability to work or be employed, do household tasks, drive, and/or participate in other activities of daily living. Fast Facts Falls are the leading cause of TBI and recent data shows that the number of fall-related TBIs among children aged 0-4 years and in older adults aged 75 years or older is increasing. Among all age groups, motor vehicle crashes and traffic-related incidents r esult in the largest percentage of TBI-related deaths (31.8%).12 People aged 65 years old and older have the highest rates of TBI-related hospitalizations and death.13 Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), a form of abusive head trauma (AHT) and inflicted traumatic brain injury (ITBI), is a leading cause of child maltreatment deaths in the United States. Meeting the Challenge of Severe TBI While there is no one size fits all solution, there are interventions that can be effective to help limit the impact of this injury. These measures include primary prevention, early management, and treatment of severe TBI. CDC’s research and programs work to reduce severe TBI and its consequences by developing and evaluating clinical guidelines, conducting surveillance, implementing primary prevention and education strategies, and developing evidence-based interventions to save lives and reduce morbidity from this injury. Developing and Evaluating Clinical Guidelines CDC researchers conducted a study to assess the effectiveness of adopting the Brain Trauma Foundation (BTF) in-hospital guidelines for the treatment of adults with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). This research indicated that widespread adoption of these guidelines could result in: a 50% decrease in deaths; a savings of approximately $288 million in medical and rehabilitation costs; and a savings of approximately $3.8 billion—the estimated lifelong savings in annual societal costs for severely injured TBI patients.14 TBIs in the Military Blasts are a leading cause of TBI for active duty military personnel in war zones.15 CDC estimates of TBI do not include injuries seen at U.S. Department of Defense or U.S. Veterans Health Administration Hospitals. For more information about TBI in the military including an interactive website for service members, veterans, and families and caregivers, please visit: www.dvbic.org . CDC, in collaboration with 17 organizations, published the Field Triage Guidelines for the Injured Patient .16 These guidelines include criteria on severe head trauma and can help provide uniform standards to emergency medical service (EMS) providers and first responders, to ensure that patients with TBI are taken to hospitals that are best suited to address their particular injuries. Conducting Surveillance Data are critical to help inform TBI prevention strategies, identify research and education priorities, and support the need for services among those living with a TBI. CDC collects and reports both national and state-based TBI surveillance data: CDC presents data on the incidence of TBI nationwide in its report: Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States: Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths, 2002-2006 . This current report presents data on emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths for the years 2002 through 2006 and includes TBI numbers by age, gender, race, and external cause. CDC currently funds 30 states to conduct basic TBI surveillance through the CORE state Injury Program . (Note: While some un-funded states do participate in the submission of TBI- and other injury-related data compiled in this report, the report does not include data from all 50 states.) Implementing Primary Prevention and Education Strategies CDC has mul tiple education and awareness efforts to help improve primary prevention of severe TBI, as well as those that promote early identification and appropriate care. Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention References National Vital Statistics System (NVSS), 2006–2010. Data source is maintained by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS), 2010; National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS), 2010; National Vital Statistics System (NVSS), 2010. All data sources are maintained by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Finkelstein E, Corso P, Miller T and associates. The Incidence and Economic Burden of Injuries in the United States. New York (NY): Oxford University Press; 2006. Coronado, McGuire, Faul, Sugerman, Pearson. The Epidemiology and Prevention of TBI (in press) 2012 Teasdale, G, Jennett, B. Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness. A practical scale. Lancet 304(7872):81-84, 1974. Stein SC. Classification of head injury. In: Narayan, RK, Wilberger, Jr., JE, Povlishock, JT, eds. Neurotrauma. McGraw-Hill, 1996:31-41. Coronado, VG, Thurman, DJ, Greenspan, AI, et al. Epidemiology. In: Jallo, J, Loftus, C, eds. Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Brain. New York, Stuttgart: Thieme, 2009. Levin, HS, Gary, HE, Eisenberg, HM, et al. Neurobehavioral outcome 1 year after severe head injury. Experience of the Traumatic Coma Data Bank. J Neurosurg 73(5):699-709, 1990. Williams, DH, Levin, HS, Eisenberg, HM. Mild head injury classification. Neurosurgery 27(3):422-428, 1990. Selassie AW, Zaloshnja E, Langlois JA, Miler T, Jones P, Steiner C. Incidence of Long-term disability following Traumatic Brain Injury Hospitalization, United States, 2003 J Head Trauma Rehabil 23(2):123-131,2008. Thurman D, Alverson C, Dunn K, Guerrero J, Sniezek J. Traumatic brain injury in the United States: a public health perspective. J Head Trauma Rehabil 1999;14(6):602-615. Faul M, Xu L, Wald MM, Coronado VG. Traumatic brain injury in the United States: emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths. Atlanta (GA): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control; 2010. National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS), 2006–2010; National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS), 2006–2010. All data sources are maintained by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Faul M, Wald MM, Rutland-Brown W, Sullivent EE, Sattin RW. Using a cost-benefit analysis to estimate outcomes of a clinical treatment guideline: testing the Brain Trauma Foundation guidelines for the treatment of severe traumatic brain injury. J Trauma . 2007 Dec;63(6):1271-8. Champion HR, Holcomb JB, Young LA. Injuries from explosions. Journal of Trauma 2009;66(5):1468–1476. CDC. Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients: Recommendations of the National Expert Panel on Field Triage. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports Recommendations and Reports. January 23, 2009 / Vol. 58 / No. RR-1.

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Headaches are a common symptom of brain injury. The type and severity of headaches can vary dependin Headaches are a common symptom of brain injury. The type and severity of headaches can vary dependin Headaches are a common symptom of brain injury. The type and severity of headaches can vary dependin Headaches are a common symptom of brain injury. The type and severity of headaches can vary dependin 1/8 Headaches are a common symptom experienced by individuals who have sustained a brain injury. The type and severity of headaches can vary depending on the nature and extent of the injury. Some common causes of headaches after a brain injury include changes in blood flow to the brain, inflammation, and changes in nerve function. Treatments for headaches after a brain injury can include medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes such as stress management and regular exercise. Headaches are a common symptom of brain injury. The type and severity of headaches can vary depending on the type and extent of the injury. Some common types of headaches associated with brain injury include tension headaches, migraines, and post-traumatic headaches. These headaches can be caused by various factors, including swelling, bleeding, and changes in the brain's chemistry or structure. Treatment for headaches related to brain injury typically involves managing the underlying injury and addressing any contributing factors, such as pain and stress. Medications, physical therapy, and other therapies may also be used to manage symptoms. It is important to see a healthcare professional if you suspect you have a brain injury and are experiencing headaches.

Social Security Administration Social Security Office in New Britain 2nd Fl, 233 Main Street 06051, New Britain 1-866-858-6086 , 1-800-772-1213 , 1-800-325-0778 Disability Determination Services While applications for Social Security disability are taken in the local field offices, the medical decisions are made in each state by a disability determination service. If you have already filed an application for disability benefits or if you are a medical provider, you can mail medical information on a Connecticut applicant to: Disability Determination Services 309 Warwarme Avenue Hartford, CT. 06114 Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Wil Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Willimantic, Connecticut 1-877-405-0488, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Waterbury Suite 1, 51 North Elm St 06702, Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Waterbury Suite 1, 51 North Elm St 06702, Waterbury, Connecticut 1-877-405-4874, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person a Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person and ABI Waiver Program Fairfield Hartford Litchfield Middlesex New Haven New London Tolland Windham CT community care Home Health ABI Resources Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Wil Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Willimantic, Connecticut 1-877-405-0488, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 1/29

CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT ALLIED CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT ALLIED 1/6 NEMAN NAN Shirin Mai Haɗin Kai (PCA) yana ba da taimakon kulawa na sirri ga manya masu shekaru 18 zuwa 64 waɗanda ke da nakasa, mai tsanani, da na dindindin. Manufar wannan shirin shine a ƙyale mutane su kasance a cikin gidajensu maimakon buƙatar tsarin aiki, kamar sanyawa a wuraren kulawa na dogon lokaci ko gidajen kulawa. Ana aiki da mai Kula da Kai don taimakawa wajen gudanar da ayyukan rayuwar yau da kullun (ADLs) da sauƙaƙe rayuwar tushen gida. Da fatan za a lura cewa akwai jerin jira don karɓa cikin wannan shirin. Cancantar shirin PCA ya ƙunshi tsari mai matakai biyu: Sashe na 1: Cancantar aiki yana buƙatar nuna buƙatar waɗannan ayyukan. Musamman, dole ne ka nuna cewa kana buƙatar taimakon hannu-da-hannu wajen aiwatar da aƙalla uku daga cikin mahimman Ayyukan Rayuwar Kullum (ADLs) guda bakwai da aka jera a ƙasa: ; Wanka Tufafi Cin / Ciyarwa (ban da shirya abinci) Bayan gida (ciki har da zuwa/daga bayan gida da kula da tsafta) Canjawa (cikin koshin lafiya a ciki da waje daga kujeru/gado) Gudanar da magani Taimakon halayya (sarrafa yau da kullun don hana cutar da kai ko cutar da wasu) Sashe na 2: Cancantar kuɗi na buƙatar ku cancanci Medicaid a lokacin da kuka karɓi sabis. Yayin da ba kwa buƙatar saduwa da iyakokin kuɗi na Medicaid yayin da kuke cikin jerin jiran PCA, dole ne ku nema kuma ku cancanci Medicaid a lokacin da aka sami sunan ku akan jerin jiran. Masu Halartar Kula da Kai, ko PCAs, su ne mambobi masu mahimmanci na masana'antar kiwon lafiya. Suna ba da kulawa a cikin gida ga daidaikun mutane waɗanda ke buƙatar taimako tare da ayyukan yau da kullun kamar wanka, sutura, da shirya abinci. PCAs suna aiki kafada da kafada tare da abokan ciniki, suna taimaka musu su ci gaba da 'yancin kansu da kuma tabbatar da jin daɗin rayuwa. Akwai mukamai masu taimakon kulawa da yawa a cikin ƙasa, suna ba da hanyar aiki mai lada ga masu tausayi, masu haƙuri, da sadaukarwa. Don zama mataimaki na kulawa na sirri, ƴan takara dole ne su yi cikakken tsarin hira, da yuwuwar wuce gwajin magani, kuma su gabatar da ci gaba. A taƙaice, Masu Halartar Kulawa na Keɓaɓɓen masu ba da gudummawa ne masu mahimmanci ga masana'antar kiwon lafiya, suna ba da kulawa a cikin gida ga daidaikun mutane waɗanda ke buƙatar taimako tare da ayyukan yau da kullun. Tare da mukamai da ake samu a duk faɗin ƙasar, aiki a matsayin mataimaki na kula da kai na iya zama mai matuƙar lada ga waɗanda ke da tausayi, haƙuri, da sadaukar da kai don taimakon wasu. Masu neman takarar dole ne su shiga cikin cikakken tsarin hira, su wuce gwajin magani, kuma su gabatar da ci gaba don yin la'akari da rawar. ; ;

What is the MFP Program and what does it do? The MFP program helps a person with the funding and organization of moving out of a medical facility. It helps with setting up housing, necessities, medical equipment and temporary in home caregivers. MFP is a federal demonstration grant, received by the CT Department of Social Services from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It was awarded to help rebalance the long-term care system so that individuals have the maximum independence and freedom of choice regarding where they live and receive care and services. The program builds on current programs by offering enhanced community services and support to those who have resided in nursing facilities for at least three months. Under MFP, CT will receive, for those transitioning back to the community, an enhanced Medicaid match of nine million dollars over five years, being reimbursed for 75 percent of costs for the first year back in the community instead of the customary 50 percent. This federal support is a financial incentive for Conn. to reduce the use of more expensive institutional care for Medicaid recipients. The approach is more cost-effective for taxpayers and is expected to lead to improved quality of life for older adults and people with physical and developmental disabilities and mental illness. People transitioning back into the community have the choice of where they want to live, whether it’s the person’s own home, a family member’s home, an apartment or congregate living. Goals of the MFP Increase dollars spent on home and community based services. Increase the percent of people receiving their long-term services in the community relative to those in institutions. Decrease the number of hospital discharges to nursing facilities for those requiring care after discharge. Increase the probability of people returning to the community within the first three months of admission to an institution Transition individuals out of institutions and back into the community Individualized care plans are created based on need. CCCI transition coordinators will provide one-to-one assistance with community supports, system navigation, accessing resources and living arrangements.