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"Happy Brain" is offered by Chattanooga's Kids on the Block.
Melody is confused about her brother's friend Justin. She knows that since his brain injury, some things are different for Justin, but she doesn't understand HOW they are different. Justin agrees that brain injuries can be confusing and also explains,"Things sure are different for me now that I have a brain inury. But there are other ways that I'm the same as I was before. And in MOST important ways, I'm the same as everybody." The Kids on the Block Program on Brain Injury was developed with the cooperation of the Brain Injury Association of America and features 14 year old Justin Campbell, who sustained a brain injury a few months ago. Script material addresses the cognitive and emotional changes associated with brain injury and introduces some common compensatory strategies. The program also examines the impact on relationships with peers, the importance of embracing the present while considering goals for the future, and brain injury prevention. The complete curriculum consists of large-crafted puppets, four scripts, props, follow-up acivities, and resources.
With a grant from the Christopher Reeve Foundation, the Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association is pleased to bring "Happy Brain" to this area.
For more information call Chattanooga's Kids on the Block (423) 757-5259 or Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association (423)634-1572
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