M5A | Workshop: Using social–ABI–lity: an online course to support safe use of social media for connection after brain injury
Tracks
Harbour View Room 1
Communication access and communication rights
| Monday, May 22, 2023 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Harbour View 1 |
Speaker
Dr Melissa Brunner
Lecturer
The University Of Sydney
Using social-ABI-lity: an online course to support safe use of social media for connection after brain injury
Presentation summary
Background. Increasingly, social media is being used for a variety of purposes and can support people with communication disability to access information, social participation, support, and their consumer rights. However, there are risks to participating in online communities. Due to changes in their cognition and communication, people with acquired brain injury (ABI) experience challenges in using social media, with limited rehabilitation interventions available to support them in its use.
Learning Outcomes.
1. Describe the benefits and risks of social media use after ABI
2. Discuss the complexities of addressing social media use during rehabilitation, including use of social media as a speech pathologist
3. Explain resources available to guide social media communication skills training for people with ABI.
Assumed knowledge. Understanding or experience of cognitive-communication rehabilitation after ABI.
Outline. The following will be discussed: 1) benefits and risks of social media use after ABI, 2) evidence of approaches and strategies to support social media communication skills training, and 3) an example of a bespoke online program called social-ABI-lity which supports people with ABI to use social media safely and enjoyably. Participants will experience practical, hands-on use of Twitter and activities within the social-ABI-lity program.
Implications for practice. The suggested approaches could supplement existing methods of assessment and intervention for people with acquired brain injury. The workshop will also guide clinicians who want to develop their own strategy and skills in using social media and integrate social media interventions into clinical services.
Keywords: Social media, acquired brain injury, social communication, rehabilitation
Submission statement:
We have a professional obligation to respect the autonomy of our clients with communication disability, including their choice to use social media. This workshop responds to the gap in training available for clinicians to gain an understanding of the complexities of addressing social media use during rehabilitation after ABI.
Learning Outcomes.
1. Describe the benefits and risks of social media use after ABI
2. Discuss the complexities of addressing social media use during rehabilitation, including use of social media as a speech pathologist
3. Explain resources available to guide social media communication skills training for people with ABI.
Assumed knowledge. Understanding or experience of cognitive-communication rehabilitation after ABI.
Outline. The following will be discussed: 1) benefits and risks of social media use after ABI, 2) evidence of approaches and strategies to support social media communication skills training, and 3) an example of a bespoke online program called social-ABI-lity which supports people with ABI to use social media safely and enjoyably. Participants will experience practical, hands-on use of Twitter and activities within the social-ABI-lity program.
Implications for practice. The suggested approaches could supplement existing methods of assessment and intervention for people with acquired brain injury. The workshop will also guide clinicians who want to develop their own strategy and skills in using social media and integrate social media interventions into clinical services.
Keywords: Social media, acquired brain injury, social communication, rehabilitation
Submission statement:
We have a professional obligation to respect the autonomy of our clients with communication disability, including their choice to use social media. This workshop responds to the gap in training available for clinicians to gain an understanding of the complexities of addressing social media use during rehabilitation after ABI.
