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The Importance of Identifying Children With Brain Injury in Schools: Speech-Language Pathologists as Crucial Partners

Jessica S Riccardi1, Elisabeth D'Angelo2,3, Erika B Hagen4

  • 1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The University of Maine, Orono.

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|June 10, 2024
PubMed

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Identifying traumatic brain injury (TBI) and cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) in children is crucial for early intervention. Prompt identification and support can improve outcomes for children with TBI and prevent long-term challenges into adulthood.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric neurology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Speech-language pathology

Background:

  • Childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to persistent cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs).
  • These disorders significantly impact a child's functioning and participation, extending into adulthood.
  • Early identification is a key priority for improving long-term outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of identifying TBI and associated CCDs in children.
  • To outline strategies for identifying TBI in educational settings.
  • To emphasize the role of early intervention in mitigating adverse effects.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on TBI and CCDs in children.
  • Synthesis of recommendations from the Fourth International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference.
  • Discussion of identification and intervention strategies within schools.

Main Results:

  • Identifying TBI in schools is the critical first step for intervention.
  • Collaboration between families, medical, and educational professionals is essential.
  • Evidence-based interventions and accommodations can be implemented following identification.

Conclusions:

  • Effective identification, assessment, and management of TBI-related CCDs in students can reduce negative outcomes.
  • Speech-language pathologists play a vital role in assessing and treating these disorders.
  • Advocacy for policy changes is needed to improve support for children with TBI.
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