Associate Professor Case Western Reserve University
Financial Disclosures: Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation; salary from Case Western Reserve University; grant funding from the CDC for return to learn research project Nonfinancial Disclosures: BrainSTEPS (Pennsylvania): this program in included in the CDC return to learn research project
Description:
Pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of acquired disability in childhood, and students with TBI often experience challenges that fall within the SLP scope of practice. This session presents practical information, tips, and strategies that SLPs can use to improve service provision for students with TBI.
Learning Outcomes:
You will be able to:
List common teacher/classroom practices that help children with TBI experience academic success
Identify and communicate with a person on your school team who would be excited to support efforts to improve pediatric TBI management in your workplace
Outline how materials and processes that are available to you could be used to support students with TBI
