Welcome to the Screening and Navigating MA Resources Module
In Module 2, participants will review the brain injury screening tool and learn how to implement the tool and interpret
results. Brain injury resources in Massachusetts will also be included.
Module 2 Objectives
After completing this module, you will have acquired knowledge about:
- Why it is important to screen for a brain injury
- When and how to implement a brain injury screening tool
- How to interpret the results of the brain injury screening
- What are the next steps to take if a brain injury is identified
- What resources are available in Massachusetts for brain injury
About the Author
In 2023, this course content was revised by Dr. Brie Insalaco and Amanda Tower. The course content was updated to
reflect current data, research, programs, language, and best practices of the field.
Amanda Tower, Grant Project Coordinator for the ACL grant “Beyond Bridges” is focused on the intersections of brain
injury and behavioral health. Ms. Tower has experience working with and advocating for the needs and supports of the
community and underserved populations. These experiences have led Ms. Tower to the Massachusetts Rehabilitation
Commission to advocate and support system transformation to better serve those living with a brain injury.
This course has modified the original content developed by MPHI to serve the needs of older adults. Content
enhancements have been completed by Dr. Brie Insalaco, Gabriela Lawrence-Soto, Program Coordinator
for ACL grant on
elders called "Improving Massachusetts Systems of Care for Elders Sustaining a Traumatic Brain Injury" at the Mass
Rehabilitation Commission and Liz Harnois, an Information and Resource Specialist for Elders at the
Brain Injury
Association of Massachusetts. Ms. Lawrence-Soto has widespread experience working with the elderly, brain injury
survivors, and people with disabilities. Some of the notable "Front-Line" roles that have provided her with the
passion to advocate for preserving and enhancing independence for individuals with disabilities in the community
include work as a Care Manager and Intake Specialist at an Aging Service Access Point (ASAP) in Suffolk
County, a
Home Links Care Manager for the Greater New England Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society; a OneCare Long
Term Services and Supports Coordinator and Traumatic brain Injury (TBI) Case Manager for a community
agency contracted with the Statewide Head Injury Program at MRC. Ms. Lawrence-Soto is a certified Options Counselor
for MA.