INTERNAL PD INFO: Traumatic Brain Injury Summer Conference

Join ADE and Empowerment Research for a free virtual summer conference series, June 17-20, 2024, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  

Topics include: (participants choose and join what best meets their needs)  

1. Interruptions in Neurodevelopment: The focus is on the developmental stages and interruptions based on cognitive and emotional functioning, the long-term impacts of the pandemic, and mitigation strategies. Topics will include screening protocols, assessment tools, and school- and family-based interventions founded on neurodevelopmental ages/stages.
2. Challenges with Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) and Neglect: The focus is on the current epidemiology of abuse and neglect, the immediate and latent effects of AHT and neglect, and options for early and later interventions to address ongoing concerns.

Warning: Because of the survivors' diffuse injuries and complicated nature, graphic content is involved in this professional development session.

3. “Play” – Developing Early Neuronets for Executive Functions: The focus is on “where is the child developmentally?” The session will address capacity, capability, and interests as we look toward setting realistic expectations for children's cognitive function and social development. Topics will include “quality” that should be evident in the classroom materials and the partnership to help parents create a stimulating home learning environment. We will dig deep into the sandbox of “play is work,” sharing examples of intentionally addressing executive functions and supporting children's executive function challenges in developmentally appropriate ways.
4. Returning to Learning after Concussion (mTBI): This session updates professionals on neuroscientific approaches to intervening with a client who has experienced a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI = Concussion). The content will address types of mild brain injuries, common causes, and outcomes based on the latest Amsterdam protocol. Learn how to return students to the learning environment after a concussion successfully. A real-life scenario of teenage mTBI and the direct effects of a multi-disciplinary medical support team will be shared, including coordinated school-based strategies that aided in a successful transition and a future collegiate life.

Register through APLD or register via Zoom.

If you have questions, Christy Hegebush