The effects of TBI and Concussion on daily function
Presented by Carol Gour of Abilities Rehabilitation
Presented in French
What Is It?
This session will be a discussion on the typical symptoms of traumatic brain injury. Issues addressed with be cognitive fatigue, decreased focus/memory, decreased frustration tolerances, headaches, among others.
Target Audience
Anyone who has suffered from a traumatic brain injury/concussion and those who support them.
Why It's Important
Traumatic brain injuries affect all aspects of a persons life. Information to individuals and their families who are impacted by Traumatic Brain Injuries will provide assistance to understanding.
What You'll Learn
Carole will review symptoms’ management and recipients will learn to monitor for early symptoms’ emergence, responding adaptively to manage symptoms (pacing, energy conservation, memory aids), leading to a gradual return to function or ability to maximize function) Recommendations are referenced by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation (evidence-based).
Carol Gour OT
PRESENTER
Carole has 22 years of combined clinical experience working in hospital-based mental health programs and in community-based rehabilitation; predominantly with clients having sustained a brain injury, musculoskeletal injuries, or who are experiencing mental illness leading to functional impairments. Carole relocated from London to her hometown of Sudbury several years ago, and promptly resumed beloved northern activities, such as hiking, paddle boarding, fishing and snowshoeing.
During the course of her career, she has enjoyed teaching in various settings, such as university programs, community groups and most recently at Canadore College. She has also chaired a provincial occupational therapy group in developing resources, academic objectives and standards related to delivering occupational therapy to persons experiencing mental illness in their return to work goals. Carole was able to obtain her registration as a psychotherapist in 2018. She currently receives referrals to provide assessment, intervention, and consultation within several sectors; such as the automobile insurance sector, long-term disability and Workplace Safety & Insurance Board.