Discourse Analysis of Humor After Traumatic Brain Injury.

Purpose Individuals with cognitive communication difficulties after traumatic brain injury (TBI) often experience difficulties with social communication. Humor is a sociolinguistic skill that requires social, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral skills and, when used effectively, may serve to enhance one's social relationships. There is a paucity of research related to the use of humor in individuals with TBI.

Improving natural social interaction: Group rehabilitation after Traumatic Brain Injury.

This pilot study investigates the outcomes of a group treatment approach for communication difficulties after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This programme, entitled INSIGHT, focuses on group interactions and is designed to manage the various behaviours and impulses that may manifest with this injury. Additionally, INSIGHT promotes natural and authentic communication, encourages flexibility in interaction, and is client-centred.