Library Resources
The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota offers access to a wide variety of information through its online article library and video library. If you would like more information than what's available below, please call us at 800-669-6442.
To use our online article library, choose an article from the following list. All articles are pdf documents and will open in a new window.
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ABCs of Coping with Disability- Acknowledge, build support, caregivers
About Brain Injury: A Guide to Brain Anatomy- Describes parts and functions of the brain
Adult Basic Education- Purpose, eligibility requirements, program delivery
Aerobic Exercise Following TBI (TBI Consumer Reports #2)- Research project results
- Alcohol and Brain Injury
- Alcohol use before and after brain injury
- Alcohol and Brain Injury - El Alcohol y las Lesiónes Cerebrales
- Alcohol use before and after brain injury
Anoxia (for the consumer)- Explains anoxia (interrupted supply of oxygen to the brain)
Anoxia (for the medical professional)- More technical article addressing anoxia/hypoxia
Anoxia (Una introdución breve para la lesión cerebral por anoxia)- Explains anoxia (interrupted supply of oxygen to the brain)
Assessment - What does it really mean for your child?- Identify needs, strengths and difficulties
Assistive Technology- Accommodations under ADA
Basic information about brain injury- Types of injuries; possible change for individuals
Basic memory tips- Ten simple tips to aid memory
- Bike Safety Fact Sheet
- Quick facts about bike safety and wearing a helmet
- Bike Fact Sheet - La Seguridad de Las Bicicletas
- Quick facts about bike safety and wearing a helmet
Blast Related Traumatic Brain Injury- What is it? What are the consequences?
Brain Injury- Quick facts about brain injury
Brain Injury - Lesión Cerebral- Quick facts about brain injury
Brain Injury and Substance Abuse- Chemical use before and after brain injury
Brain Injury and Substance Abuse - La Relación Entre una Lesión Cerebral y el Abuso de Drogas- Chemical use before and after brain injury
Building Routines- Structure and routine help increase independence
Cascos Protectores (Helmet Safety)- Asegure que esté bien puesto
Chemical use after brain injury- Individuals who used chemicals in the past are likely to return to using following a brain injury
Children with Brain Injury: Services and Resources- Explains types of assistance and how to access services
- Coma Information - While you were waiting
- Suggestions for families whose loved one are experiencing coma
Coma Stimulation- Sensory for the comatose patient
Coming to terms with sexuality after brain injury- Interviews with three individuals with brain injury
Concussion in Children: Signs and Symptoms of a Brain Injury- Important symptoms to watch for
Concussion in Children - Las Concusiones en los Niõs: Signos y Síntomas de una Lesión Cerebral- Important symptoms to watch for
Coping with Fatigue- Describes differences between fatigue and tiredness
Coping with Post-TBI Emotional Distress (TBI Consumer Report #4)- Research project results
Coping with Sexual Problems After TBI (TBI Consumer Report #5)- Describes a research project involving sexual difficulties
Coping with Substance Abuse (TBI Consumer Report #6)- Research project results
Coping with the holidays- Suggestions for having a pleasant holiday
Dealing Effectively with your Doctor- Tips compiled by people with brain injury and caregivers
Dealing with Medical Insurance- Tips to help you through the insurance maze
Denial and Disability- Describes types of denial and adjustment
Denial of Substance Abuse- Describes denial related to chemical use and brain injury
Dizziness- Describes possible causes of being dizzy
Drinking and Drugs- Describes possible consequences of chemical use
Driving after brain injury- Answers questions about driving after brain injury
Educational Considerations- General information about school and children with TBI
Educational implications of brain injury- Focus on subtle changes caused by mild brain injury
Falls- Quick facts for preventing falls in children and the elderly
Farming with TBI - Puntos de Seguridad para Trabajar en la Agricultura con una Lesión Cerebral- Tips to help prevent another injury
Gathering Information When a Student Has a Brain Injury- Steps to follow when helping your child through years of school
Getting Better After TBI - Recuperándose después de una lesión tramática o conmoción cerebral- Tramatismo craneoencefálico es el nombre técnico
Getting Better After Traumatic Brain Injury or Concussion- Tips for healing from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota
Going the Distance: Pursuing Post-Secondary Education After TBI- Describes roles, challenges, differences of going on to college
Good Records Help Communication- What to keep track of to help kids in school
Grieving the Loss: Special Considerations After Brain Injury- Stages of grief are described
Guide to Selecting and Monitoring Brain Injury- A comprehensive guide and checklist
Health Care Directives- What all rural residents should know
Helping the Healing Brain- When a loved one suffers a brain injury, we often don't know where to begin
HELPS- A brief screening device for TBI
Hiring Qualified Legal Representation- What to look for and ask about if hiring an attorney
Hope Springs Eternal- A mother's description of life after brain injury
How a Bill Becomes Law- Steps of how a bill becomes a law are described
Humor as Spirituality- Humor and laughter represent hope
Ideas for Building a Memory Book- Simple steps outlined for creating a memory book
Imagine That- Personal account of life with brain injury
Imbalance- Medical explanation for balance difficulties
Long-Term Post-TBI Health Problems (TBI Consumer Report #1)- Research project results
Memory as a Strength- Describes types of memory, focus on strengths
Mild Brain Injury- Concussion, post-concussive syndrome
Neuropsychological Assessment- Testing process which identifies strengths and difficulties
Peer Mentoring (TBI Consumer Reports #7)- Individuals with experience in brain injury help others adjust
Person-centered Planning (TBI Consumer Report #8)- What are your goals, and how can we help?
Post Traumatic Headache- Most common physical complaint post injury
Reasonable Accommodations under ADA- Making a facility accessible, job restructuring, shorter work day, etc.
Record Keeping: Providing a Sense of History- Insurance benefits, measure progress, eligibility for services, etc.
Returning to School for Adults with TBI- Steps to take to enhance success
Safety Tips for Farming with a TBI- Tips to help prevent another injury
Shaken Baby Syndrome- Quick facts about SBS and its prevention
Siblings and Brain Injury- Brain injury affects entire family
Social Security Appeals Process- Outlines the appeals process
Social Security Information- Brief description of SSI, SSDI
Spirituality of Brain Injury- Finding meaning, purpose, joy in life after brain injury
Sports and Recreation- Quick facts about participating in sports safely
Strategies for Returning to Work- Helpful suggestions for returning to work
Strategies for Working with Professionals- Ten suggestions for working with professionals
Structure, Structure...Everywhere- Practical suggestions to help with schedule, communication, environment
TBI Incidence- Quick facts comparing the number of brain injuries with other injuries and diseases
TBI Waiver- What is it? How do I qualify?
Teaching Social Skills to Children with Brain Injury- Description of social skills and how to help
Ten Suggestions for Controlling Anger- Help on controlling anger issues
Ten Tips for Family Caregivers- Helping provide care for individuals with brain injury
The Benefits of Volunteering- How volunteering can help your quality of life
The Minneapolis Polytrauma Unit- Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Tips for Building Routines- explains why routines are important after brain injury; how to build routines
Tips for Families Dealing with Anger- Positive suggestions for families to try
Top Ten Reasons Why Substance Abuse After Brain Injury is a Bad Idea- The effects of alcohol and other drugs on a person after brain injury
Transportation Safety- Quick facts about safety for motorists, pedestrians and school bus riders
Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Concussion Syndrome- What are the signs?
Traumatic Brain Injury in Children: The Silent Epidemic- General information about brain injury, common problems for children, how TBI differs from other disabilities
Understanding Challenging Behavior of Children with TBI- Causes, functional behavior assessments
Vets, VA Fact New War - Hallmark Injury- Disabled American Veterans, rebuilding after brain injury
Violence in Youth- Quick facts about preventing violent behavior in youths
What Brain Injury Feels Like - A Survivor's Story- Personal account of life with brain injury
When the Very Young Child is Injured- Special considerations when the child with brain injury is very young
Who Gets Brain Tumors and Why?- Fact sheet about brain tumors
Working Effectively with Persons Who Have Sustained Brain Injury- Discusses workplace accommodations
Youth and Friendships after TBI- Suggestions for family and school staff to assist with friendships
Youth and Friendships After TBI - Los Jóvenes y Sus Amistades Luego de la Lesións Cerebral- Suggestions for family and school staff to assist with friendships