In episode 8 of Brightway Answers, we interview Occupational Therapist and brain injury rehabilitation expert Angela Williams with questions submitted by brain injury survivors and caregivers.

In this episode, Angela answers questions like:

• What have you seen help a majority of survivors to improve their ability to complete daily activities?
• When should a survivor seek out outpatient occupational therapy?
• Can you talk about sensory integration issues and some things that may help?
• What makes spasticity flare at times worse than others, and what can help?

Angela Williams, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, CSRS is an occupational therapist with 11 years of experience specializing in the treatment of brain injury, stroke and other neurological conditions. Angela is currently enrolled in Towson University’s post-professional occupational therapy doctorate program. She has experience working with clients in a variety of settings including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing facilities. She is motivated to improve patients’ ability to participate in valued occupations. Angela enjoys mentoring other clinicians, helping with managerial duties at her job and clinical development.

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