Event
Concussion in Children: Moving From Diagnosis to Treatment to Prevention
Gerard A. Gioia, PhD, is the founder and former chief of the Division of Pediatric Neuropsychology at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, and a professor at George Washington University School of Medicine.
About This Event
The understanding of and actions now taken in pediatric concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) has evolved dramatically over the past 25 years. This lecture will chronicle these advances from the late 1990s to the present. First, we will address the standardized assessment and diagnosis of concussion, including the tools that are now available to assist the healthcare provider, school, and family in identifying the injury. Next, we will discuss the move from an inactivity/rest model of treatment to an active rehabilitation model and its benefits for recovery, including return to school. Finally, we will talk about the relatively new frontier of injury prevention, with specific reference to youth sport activities that place the child/adolescent at potential risk.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the three current assessment tools that assist the diagnosis of concussion
- Identify three critical lifestyle factors that assist in the recovery of concussion
- Define three levels of prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary) as related to concussion
About the Visiting Professor Lecture Series
The Child Mind Institute Visiting Professor Lecture Series invites leaders in the field of child and adolescent mental health to talk about the latest research and treatment protocols. All events are open to the public. Continuing medical education (CME) credits for psychiatrists and continuing education (CE) credits for psychologists and social workers are available to registered course participants. Learn more.
