These experts will present an overview of the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges associated with traumatic brain injury at various ages and stages of life. They will cover the differences in individual patient factors, injury mechanisms, and biological impacts of TBI in younger versus older individuals as well as the accommodations, supports, and interventions that can be helpful for the different age groups. You won’t leave with out new information as they will also review some of the exciting new treatment approaches to managing these challenges.

After hearing from these experts, you will be able to:

1) Trace the acute impact of TBI’s to the chronic effects over the lifespan – from birth and early childhood to older adulthood; then,

2) Incorporate accommodations and specialized interventions into behavioral health and/or medical environments/practices for these individuals.