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Have you ever wondered what drives your patient’s behaviors? Specifically those with cognitive impairment such as dementia or brain injury. Have you found it challenging to work with individuals who display behaviors that interfere with treatment and engagement? In this episode, we talk with Aimee E. Perron, PT, DPT about maladaptive behaviors due to traumatic brain injury and ways to modify your treatment approach for optimal outcomes.
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(01:57) Takeaways From Today’s Discussion 
(02:35) Behavior Defined 
(04:57) Maladaptive vs. Adaptive Behavior 
(07:12) Case Example 
(11:00) Influencing Factors of Behavior 
(17:07) The Brain’s Role in Behavior: The Theory of Localization 
(24:49) What We Can Do to Influence Behaviors 
(32:11) Emotional Intelligence and Rational Detachment 
(35:57) Case Example: The Importance of Learning More About Individuals 
(37:49) Ranchos Los Amigos Scale 
(39:57) Additional Assessment Considerations 
(41:04) Outcome Measures 
(43:26) Information to Gather and Document 
(47:17) Strategies for Engagement and Behavior Modification 
(50:41) Time Out Procedure 
(52:30) Contingency Management Procedures 
(55:14) Addressing Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors 
(56:57) Positive Programming Procedures 
(59:16) Behavioral Contracts 
(1:00:56) Stimulus Control Procedures 
(1:02:08) Addressing Behaviors at Any Stage of Recovery: Dos and Don’ts 
(1:06:14) Conclusion 
The content for this course was created by Aimee E. Perron, PT, DPT.
The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
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Resources 
Crisis Prevention Institute: https://www.crisisprevention.com/Library
The Center for Outcome Measurements in Brain Injury: https://www.tbims.org/list.html