Speech, Language & Hearing Scholar &. Clinician Language & Literacy Practices, LLC
Financial Disclosures: Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation Nonfinancial Disclosures: None
Description:
This session explores the types, causes, and symptoms of trauma children may experience as well as the impact of trauma on the developing brain and consequences for language and social pragmatic communication. The speaker discusses how to recognize trauma symptoms in preschool through elementary-age children and the importance of an interprofessional approach for engaging with children and families with histories of trauma. The speaker also shares trauma-informed assessment and intervention processes.
Learning Outcomes:
You will be able to:
List professionals in your school system with whom you can collaborate in developing supports for children with trauma histories
Develop an activity that can support resilience
Design a graphic explaining the relationship between child trauma, brain development and functioning, and the impact of trauma on developmental outcomes, particularly pertaining to social pragmatic language
Identify some culturally responsive, trauma-informed assessment and intervention activities
