SLP Role in Concussion Management in Schools

Audience: Educators, Other District/School Staff, Parents, Community Partners | Topic: Brain Injury, Special Education, Speech Language | Hosted by: Office of Special Education

Requirement for School / District Staff: N/A

On-Demand format

About this webinar

In this one hour webinar, you will learn about the SLP’s role in working with a multidisciplinary concussion management team. SLP’s play a key role in supporting students with concussions as they return to school including consultation, professional development and support for their colleagues, and direct intervention for students who qualify for specially designed instruction.

Presenter:

Shani O’Brien MA CCC-SLP, CDE Speech-Language Specialist

Originally Aired:

February 5, 2024

Learner Objectives

After watching this webinar participants will:

Understand the common presentations of concussions in students and how that impacts speech, language and communication.
Understand the consultative role that SLPs play in concussion management.
Understand the direct treatment role that SLPs play in concussion management.