bindwaves Brain Injury Network of Dallas (BIND)

There are reasons why the Department of Public Safety (DPS) may deny your request to resume driving.  Listen to Christine Nelson who is a licensed rehab specialist and a manager at PATE.  Several reasons why a person may not pass a driving test are memory lapses, anger issues, spatial issues between cars, and the failure to execute certain strategies.  Patients are encouraged to make use of any modifications such as turn signals, change of pedals, adjust mirrors for up and down movements. PATE has a driving rehabilitation program to encourage brain injury survivors to confirm if they can get back on the road.


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There is no substitute for real-life driving! Our guest today is Alice Petranek, an Occupational Therapist, who works at Rehab Without walls. She is a founding member of BIN board of Directors. She believes that resume driving is a set of sense skills in perception, vision, and coordination… all at the same time. Alice is clear that safety is the most important factor, especially when unseen injuries play a role. She takes a teamwork approach with her staff members so that her clients, brain injury survivors, receive a well-rounded experience. 


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Be patient and take time to get your confidence back to drive. Welcome back Mr. Brandon Higgs, co-owner of  H & T Driver Rehabilitation, which is a driving-specific occupational therapy business. They do clinical testing and behind-the-wheel evaluations designed to give survivors an idea if it would be safe to return to driving. They can do all of this from their office or meet you at your own home!
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There is no right answer to this question, but Brandon Higgs will shed light on some of the issues in today’s program.  He is a co-owner of H&T Driver Rehabilitation Specialists and is certified for comprehensive rehabilitation services (CRS). Brandon believes that occupational therapists are well suited to contribute to the decision to regain the independence to drive. They can help brain injury survivors decide to take the road and written tests to ensure their safety for others and avoid liability.  In this episode, he explores various tools to accommodate drivers on a case-by-case basis and helps them understand the restrictions on a license.  
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Listen to Chris B, who advises listeners to go slow when restarting driving after a brain injury.  Chris is a member of BIND and volunteers at Heritage Farms in Plano.  He has a supportive family, who encouraged him to start driving.  Chris remembers the feeling of waking up and recognizing that his hands worked properly so that he could drive.  It took 18 months for him to resume driving and to learn how to use his other foot for braking and accelerating. His primary doctors urged him to keep his driving license and continue to keep his awareness while working to regain his independence.
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As we dive into Brain Injury Awareness Month, we're re-releasing the most watched and listened-to episodes, packed with a highlight of hope, inspiration, and resilience. On today's episode, we are re-releasing “What happens Next After Brain Injury” with Bernard, a great example of willingness to relearn even with all the the frustrations. You will be hearing about his insights after first waking up and finding out that he had a brain injury and realising recovery is ongoing. And the relief he had after finding the community of supprt of BIND to continue his recovery process.
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