Expert Interview: TBI and Humor

Mary Ann Keatley

Denver, Colorado USA

Brain Injury Hope Foundation

Dr. Mary Ann Keatley Ph.D., CCC, is a speech-language pathologist and neurotherapist specializing in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. She has had her own private practice for over 30 years and had worked in an inpatient brain injury unit for 13 years prior to transitioning to private practice. In her practice, she primarily does evaluation and treatment of clients that have experienced a traumatic brain injury. Most of the clients Dr. Mary Ann Keatley sees have mild to moderate brain injury.

Why We Share: Humor and TBI

Mary Ann Keatley has been working with TBI patients since the 1980s. She has helped many individuals recover both in her private practice and work as an SLP in the hospital. In today’s video, she shares with us how someone’s ability to comprehend humor is affected by TBIs.

 

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Christine Campbell

Christine is HappyNeuron Pro’s Marketing Specialist. People with intellectual disabilities have a special place in her heart. Growing up with a sibling with an autism diagnosis and intellectual disability influenced the way she views life. She is passionate about educating people about health and sharing cognitive tips.

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