2020 HELIX Revisited
15. Long-term Outcomes after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Does Age at Injury Matter?
Online
Session Dates
Sunday January 31, 2021 - 12:01 AM - Online
Sunday February 28, 2021 - 12:01 AM - Online
Closed
This session will examine cognitive, academic, and adjustment outcomes across the pediatric age range several years after TBI. The impact of injury at different ages will be examined. Factors that promote resilience or contribute to persistent problems after TBI are discussed.
Participants will be able to:
- Describe typical changes in IQ, academic skills, and psychological health experienced by youth with TBI.
- Describe vulnerability of young children to effects of TBI.
- Identify factors associated with more favorable outcomes after pediatric TBI.
Target Audience:
Special Education Teachers; Teachers/other professionals who work with students who have sustained traumatic brain injury; Speech therapists; General Education Teachers; Supervisors/Administrators; Occupational Therapists and/or Physical Therapists; School Counselors and/or School Psychologists; Parents, Guardians, Family Members; Paraprofessionals
Target Audience
Special Education Teachers; Teachers who work with students who are blind or visually impaired; Teachers who work with students with hearing loss; Teachers who work with students who are Deaf-Blind; Teachers/other professionals who work with students who have sustained traumatic brain injury; Speech therapists; General Education Teachers; Supervisors/Administrators; Occupational Therapists and/or Physical Therapists; School Counselors and/or School Psychologists; Parents, Guardians, Family Members; Paraprofessionals
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Annette Bauerlein, at 610-787-7211, or abauerlein@pattan.net.