Features:

• Designed to stimulate executive functions and memory retrieval pathways
• Customized for each client
• Simple and easy to use scrapbook format
• Specifically designed for individuals with limited abilities
• Speaking icons
• Word-memory exercises
• Puzzle games
• Hit scoring for clinician evaluation
• Web-enabled or stand-alone
• Client's personally editable "about me" area
• A touch-screen musical instrument

TBI ReFocus allows for custom adaptation by caregivers. Our staff will send the caregiver a "John Doe" scrapbook template as paper copy, with replaceable pages. The caregiver responsible for customization will have to turn to the client's family or friends to complete the scrapbook (or memory book) component. Although this requires a time commitment, it is also an opportunity to link with and to involve people in a way that fosters hope and understanding by offering the possibility of a proactive response. Once the scrapbook is returned to TBI ReFocus with information and photos, the clients personal version will be created and a customized disk will be sent to the caregiver. The familiar material should be motivating to the client as he/she reviews it, potentially reactivating retrieval pathways.

The client's home page currently contains 14 icons which link to various pages of the web format program of which you can take a tour here. Music is an area we have envisioned uniquely. On the music page there are icons for playing a download of the client's favorite music and a fifteen note xylophone that can be played with the mouse or touch screen. Under development is a versatile touch screen music system that may eventually support professional grade performance. If you are into music or music therapy, you will want to check back regularly to see what we are able to offer.

TBI ReFocus is unique and can run off-line, but it can include links to existing computer exercises and games that are used to stimulate and document the client's progress. A telehealth link is provided to facilitate access to those services when appropriate. There is also an administrative section that allows the caregiver or the clinician to follow the client's progress through the pages within TBI ReFocus via a Usage page that tracks a client's utilization of the various program components.

TBI ReFocus responds to our concept of a client's needs and abilities throughout the recovery period. In the initial program release we are focusing on ease of use, memory retrieval deficits and rebuilding retrieval pathways. The website format is expandable and will allow us to adapt and refine the program in response to study and feedback. Your perspectives would be appreciated so please feel free to contact us with any thoughts you might have on the development of this product.

We are particularly interested in developing approaches to problems with:

• attention,

• executive function and

• low self-esteem.

The word memory exercise is an example of our effort in this direction.

TBI ReFocus is a flexibly designed, evolving tool to assist clients who otherwise might have difficulty using a computer.

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