Occupational Therapy and Neuroplasticity After Brain Injury

According to Dr. Shawn Phipps,...

• the brain isn't mysterious.

• the brain works in simple ways.

• the brain works in more mysterious ways when it is damaged.

• the brain is manageable when damaged.

Shawn Phipps is all BUT-

• an occupational therapist

• physical therapist

• chief quality officer

• associate hospital administrator

Armando Rodriquez immigrated to the US from

• Brazil

• Peru

• Guatemala

• Mexico

Armando learned to speak Hebrew

• at school.

• in Israel.

• in Mexico.

• at work.

TRUE or FALSE:

Armando did all the following jobs: dishwasher, chef, lead waiter, ,manager.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The CAPE recovery model stands for:

• Chocolate, Apple, Pie, Egg

• Challenge, Action. Practice, Evaluation

• Cerebrum, Aptitude, Psyche, Elevate

• Care, Attitude, Pliable, Eccentric

What was the cause of Armando's accident?

• Another car.

• He ate too much.

• His mother.

• He fell asleep.

Who died in the accident?

• Armando

• his cousin

• Armando's mother

• all 22 of his siblings

TRUE or FALSE:
Traumatic Brian injury costs over $77 billion a year.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Armando had a hard time at first and would stop what he was doing and...

• talk to everyone.

• cook and serve.

• walk around the hospital.

• challenge everyone.