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Role of the SLP in Management of Persistent Postconcussion Syndrome

Presented by Lauren Schwabish

Description

Despite the quick predicted recovery time for most concussions, some survivors develop persistent postconcussion syndrome (PPCS), experiencing the debilitating features of illness long after the initial injury. This webinar will examine the clinical features of PPCS, the complex sequelae associated with the syndrome, and describe the role of the speech language pathologist in management of cognitive communication symptoms. Case studies from a private practice setting will be used to demonstrate the functional impact of metacognitive education and strategy training to mitigate symptoms, maximize life participation, and promote self-advocacy for this invisible injury.

Instructor

Lauren Schwabish, MS, CCC-SLP

Lauren Schwabish is the owner of Neuro Speech Services, a private practice based in Northern Virginia specializing in person-centered assessment and treatment of cognitive-communicative disorders related to stroke, brain injury, mild cognitive impairment, ADHD, and other neurologic and neurodegenerative conditions. Lauren…

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Learning Objectives

  • Define clinical features of persistent postconcussion syndrome 
  • Identify standardized and nonstandardized options for evaluation of PPCS 
  • Determine key clinical communication skills essential for working with clients with PPCS
  • Describe therapeutic approaches to management of cognitive communication symptoms associated with PPCS

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

5:00pm–5:10pm
What Is Persistent Postconcussion Syndrome?
5:10pm–5:25pm
Tools for Your PPCS Assessment Toolkit
5:25pm–5:55pm
A Functional Approach to Treatment of PPCS
5:55pm–6:00pm
Break
6:00pm–6:30pm
Question and Answer Session
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Details

  • November 19, 2024
  • 5:00pm-6:30pm EST
    • SLPs, Intermediate
  • Register soon! Limited seats available.

* Available November 15

Disclaimer

Financial: Lauren Schawbish receives compensation from MedBridge for the production of this course. She is also a vendor of the Brain Injury Services of Virginia, a program consultant for Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, and is a contributor to Honeycomb Speech Therapy. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.

Nonfinancial: Lauren Schwabish is an advisory board member of the Dementia Society of America, on the professional advisory council for the Stroke Comeback Center, is a board member of A Purposeful Day, an affiliate with the National Aphasia Association, and is a member of ASHA, ANCDS, and Aphasia Access.

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Requirements

To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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