- PMD: 6,10
- Cost: Included in Registration
- Skill Level: Introduction
- Poster Session 10: Psychological Services for Specific Groups of Students
Learner Objectives
This session will help participants…
- understand the prevalence, symptoms, and impact of mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions on youth in schools;
- synthesize data from current practitioners reflecting their perceptions of the school psychologist’s role and responsibilities to support youth reentry to learning after a mild traumatic brain or concussion injury; and
- apply practical strategies for school reentry following a youth’s mild traumatic brain or concussion injury (e.g., how to facilitate communication between family, health and athletic staff, how to engage in student progress monitoring).
Description
A nationwide survey of practicing school psychologists investigates their current roles in supporting students’ return to classroom and learning plans following mild traumatic brain or concussion injuries.
Presenter(s)
Ryan Sunda, University of Massachusetts - Boston
Lindsay M. Fallon, PhD, University of Massachusetts - Boston
Contributor(s)
Bryce Scottron
