Beyond the Initial Injury: What Current Brain Injury Research Tells Us About Long-Term Recovery, Mental Health, and Community Living

Explore the latest research on acquired brain injury recovery, persistent concussion symptoms, cognitive fatigue, mental health, and the importance of individualized, community-based support in promoting independence and quality of life.

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Connecticut ABI Waiver: Provider Choice, Case Management & Selecting an ABI Provider. Part 2: Independence, Provider Choice, Conflict-Free Case Management, and Selecting the Right ABI Provider

Choosing the right Connecticut ABI Waiver provider is one of the most important decisions individuals and families make after brain injury. Learn how conflict-free case management works, understand participant choice rights, and discover why ABI providers differ in experience, clinical expertise, and rehabilitation approaches. This Connecticut ABI Knowledge Center resource explains the importance of informed provider selection, specialized ABI services, and finding the right support team to promote independence and community living after acquired brain injury.

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Connecticut ABI Waiver I & II Myths: Understanding the Reality of Brain Injury Support Services in Connecticut

Confused about the Connecticut ABI Waiver? Learn the truth behind common ABI Waiver I & II myths, including eligibility, levels of care, invisible disabilities, independence, and the purpose of community-based brain injury services. This Connecticut ABI Knowledge Center resource helps individuals and families better understand how ABI Waiver supports promote rehabilitation, safety, and meaningful independence after acquired brain injury or traumatic brain injury.

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Connecticut’s ABI Waiver Is Evolving: Why Agency-Based PCA, Aging Brain Injury Survivors, and Sustainable Funding Matter

Connecticut’s ABI Waiver I is entering an important period of renewal. Learn how proposed agency-based PCA services could support an aging population of brain injury survivors—and why sustainable reimbursement, realistic cost caps, and flexible service planning are essential to preserving community-based independence.

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Brain Injury and Driving: Understanding the Complex Journey Toward Safe Independence After ABI and TBI

Driving after brain injury is a complex process involving much more than physical recovery. Learn how acquired brain injury (ABI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect attention, reaction time, executive functioning, judgment, emotional regulation, and safety behind the wheel. Explore how brain injury rehabilitation, occupational therapy, Connecticut ABI Waiver services, and SLG’s multidisciplinary clinical team support individuals in pursuing safe transportation options and meaningful independence after injury.

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Brain Injury and Relationships: Why Connection Changes After ABI and How Recovery Can Support Stronger Relationships

Brain injury impacts more than memory and physical abilities—it can change communication, emotional regulation, decision-making, and relationships. Learn how acquired brain injury (ABI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) affect spouses, families, friendships, and social connection, and how specialized rehabilitation, Connecticut ABI Waiver services, and SLG’s multidisciplinary clinical team help individuals rebuild relationships and achieve meaningful independence after brain injury.

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Housing After Brain Injury: Creating Opportunities for Independence, Safety, and Community Living

Finding safe, affordable, and supportive housing after a brain injury can be one of the greatest challenges for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Learn how specialized brain injury housing options, Connecticut ABI Waiver services, supported living, and Independent Living Skills Training (ILST) help individuals build independence, maintain community living, and achieve long-term success. The Supported Living Group provides statewide subsidized housing options for ABI Waiver participants and private pay individuals throughout Connecticut, creating opportunities for individuals to live safely with the supports they need.

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Returning to College After Brain Injury: Helping Students Rebuild Confidence, Skills, and Academic Success

Returning to college after a brain injury can present unique challenges related to memory, executive functioning, cognitive fatigue, emotional regulation, and independent living skills. Learn how students with acquired brain injury (ABI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) can successfully pursue higher education through individualized supports, academic accommodations, Independent Living Skills Training (ILST), and Connecticut ABI Waiver services. The Supported Living Group helps individuals rebuild confidence, develop strategies for success, and achieve their educational goals while navigating life after brain injury.

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Connecticut ABI Waiver Annual Reassessments: Why Every Participant Should Have a Representative Present

Preparing for your Connecticut ABI Waiver annual reassessment? Learn why this critical review can affect your waiver eligibility, level of care, service authorizations, and funding—and why having a knowledgeable family member or representative present can help ensure your everyday cognitive, behavioral, and support needs are accurately reflected during the assessment.

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Supported Employment After Brain Injury: More Than Finding a Job—Building a Pathway to Independence

Returning to work after a brain injury can be challenging, but with the right support, individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and acquired brain injury (ABI) can achieve meaningful employment and greater independence. Learn how Supported Employment, vocational rehabilitation, Independent Living Skills Training (ILST), and Connecticut ABI Waiver services help individuals overcome cognitive, emotional, and functional barriers while building confidence and success in the workplace.

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When Moving From Connecticut’s ABI Waiver I to ABI Waiver II May Not Be in a Participant’s Best Interest

Is moving from Connecticut ABI Waiver I to ABI Waiver II always the right decision? While ABI Waiver II expands access to community-based brain injury services, a transition may not always be in a participant's best interest. Learn how differences in waiver cost caps, rising provider costs, service-plan budgets, and support intensity can impact ILST, Recovery Assistant services, staffing stability, and long-term independence for individuals living with acquired brain injury in Connecticut.

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Emotional Regulation After Brain Injury: Understanding One of the Most Misunderstood Effects of ABI and TBI

Emotional regulation challenges after acquired brain injury (ABI) are among the most misunderstood effects of brain injury. Learn how ABI and TBI can impact frustration tolerance, impulse control, behavior, relationships, and independence. Explore how The Supported Living Group’s multidisciplinary clinical team—including a neuropsychologist, occupational therapists, BCBA professionals, LPCs, and a CBIS-T—provides specialized Connecticut ABI Waiver services that address the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges of life after brain injury.

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Community Reintegration After TBI: Recovery Doesn't End When Rehabilitation Does

Recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) doesn't end when rehabilitation services conclude—it continues through successful community reintegration. Learn how individuals with an acquired brain injury rebuild independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life through community-based rehabilitation, Independent Living Skills Training (ILST), and Connecticut ABI Waiver services. This guide explores the challenges of returning home after a brain injury, overcoming cognitive and emotional barriers, reconnecting with family and community, and achieving long-term success through person-centered support.

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