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The Center on Brain Injury Research and Training

Staff TBI Skill Builder

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Staff TBI Skill Builder is a 14-module, on-line training program designed for frontline staff new to working with adults with brain injury across a range of settings (e.g., residential support programs, day programs). Skill Builder can also be used as a refresher course for staff with more experience working with this population.

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Recent surveys suggest that TBI survivors lack well-trained care providers.
Great, practical system for providing training to our paraprofessionals.Director, Residential Facility

What We Do

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Advocacy

In 2018, Oregon was one of 10 states awarded a TBI State Partnership Mentor Grant —a cooperative agreement under the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) State Partnership Program. This program is funded...
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Family Support

A brain injury can alter life forever, for the person who sustains the injury as well as those in a relationship with that person.  The more you know about brain injury the more confident you will be in your ability to cope with these...
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Research Matters

We provide brief reviews of research literature relevant to educating students with concussions and other brain injuries. These research briefs provide summaries of newly released studies highlighting the key point for easy access....
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TBI Tips

TBI Tips is a monthly infosheet on topics relevant to brain injury. Each issue covers a topic of interest to educators supporting students with brain injury. In recent issues, the infosheet has discussed assistive technology,...
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Recorded Webinars

Access recorded versions of CBIRT’s webinars featuring experts in the field of brain injury including: Gerard Gioia, PhD, Michael Koester, MD, Audrey McKinlay, PhD, David Kracke, JD, Jim Chesnutt, MD, Ryann Watson-Stites, PhD,...
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Participate in Research

Are you interested in participating in a research study? CBIRT researchers are looking for participants to help answer important questions impacting the lives of individuals with TBI and their families. Check back here for open...
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Latest News

Ann Glang and Deanne Unruh
Nov, 26, 2019
CBIRT faculty, including Ann Glang and Laurie Powell, are working with Deanne Unruh from the Un...
Christina Karns
Nov, 26, 2019
Christina Karns and colleagues Kevin Nute and Nicole Swann received an Incubating Interdis...
Sep, 26, 2019
We are excited to announce that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded CBIRT a 4-yea...

At a Glance

Mission

CBIRT was established at the UO in 2013 as a center whose primary mission is research and training in evidence-based supports for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Research

CBIRT’s research in childhood brain injury has included studies examining school-delivered academic and social support interventions and validated practices from the field of special education that are applicable for students with TBI.

Training

A major focus of CBIRT’s work has been in professional development for educators who work with students with TBI. Lack of awareness contributes to many of the challenges of serving students with TBI.

Reach

CBIRT is viewed nationally and internationally as a respected source for information, resources, and evidence-based practices on brain injury for researchers, educators, families, and individuals with TBI.

Events

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May 2020

Max's Law Implementation Report | Jim Chesnutt, MD & Sam Johnson, PhD, ATC, CSCS

Learning objectives 1.Understand the mandates of Max’s Law and its implications for practice. 2.Review the study evaluating Max’s Law implementation in Oregon. 3.Understand the barriers and facilitators to successful implementation of Max’s law and return to school best practices. Participants...

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April 2020

CDC's Report to Congress on the Management of TBI in Children: Opportunities for Action | Ann Glang, PhD and Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa, PhD, FACRM

Learning objectives 1. Understand the medical management of TBI in children 2. Understand educational and community management of TBI in children 3. Learn about the gaps in care across the continuum of healthcare and schools and recommendations for the achievement of optimal management in childre...

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March 2020

The Role of the SLP in Multidisciplinary Concussion Management

Jim Wright is a doctoral student and clinical supervisor for speech pathology graduate student clinicians at the HEDCO clinic within the College of Education at the University of Oregon. Jim’s research interest is multidisciplinary concussion management. Learning Objectives 1) Identify the req...

Testimonials

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“ This info is fantastic! Thank you very, very much! What a wonderful resource you are for the world of brain injury. Educator
“ Thank you so very much for getting back to me so soon and for all the wonderful information. You really just made my day and I am so very excited, thank you again this could be... Family Member Oregon