Upcoming Events

Neurological Rehabilitation Outcomes for TBI Speaker: Dr. Gordon Horn, National Deputy Director Clinical Outcomes NeuroRestorative Florida Outcomes can be complex and broad. The key metrics can include outcome measurement of a process or program effectiveness. Outcomes can also incorporate quality assurance and improvement, along with understanding interactions with multiple types of data sets (e.g., program outcome, cost, and referral patterns, etc.). The primary focus of any outcomes is using reliable and valid measurement to provide evidence-based modeling. In addition, translation of the data should be continuous rather than expecting static measurement. When these methods are met, then large data sets provide [...]

Pediatric Concussions - They Aren't Just Little Adults Special Considerations for Assessment and Treatment Speaker: Dr. Jim Gyurke, Head of Clinical Strategy and Business Develoment, Riverside Insights This session will review current findings in pediatric concussion identification and treatment. While there has been much attention given to concussion in adolescent and adult populations, there is much less focus on the unique aspects of concussion in the pediatric population. Empirical research will be presented that demonstrates the need to utilize pediatric focused assessments and treatment protocols when evaluating and treating concussion patients ages 3-11. In addition to different assessment and treatment protocols, [...]

Helping Florida’s Youth: Facilitating Re-Entry Interventions Subsequent to Brain Injury (FRISBI) Speaker: Dr. Drew Nagele This session will reveal an over-represented brain injury population – youth who have an undiagnosed brain injury, who are in residential juvenile treatment programs. We will describe research that is underway, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and administered through Florida Juvenile Justice Department and the University of South Florida, to identify these youth, using brain injury screening and neurocognitive assessment. Once identified, these youth are worked with through Resource Facilitation to give them a different path forward in their lives, utilizing [...]

Vocational Rehabilitation: Guiding Individuals with Brain Injury to Reach Their Employment Speakers: Veronica Ebuen and Jesse Riddle Entering the workforce or returning to work is an important aspect of the recovery process for individuals who have experienced brain injury. This session will provide an overview of the services and programs available through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to assist individuals with brain injury to become successfully employed, including Supported Employment, Customized Employment, Assistive Technology, and Pre-Employment Transition services. This session will also highlight VR’s participation in the FRISBI initiative to improve outcomes for youth with brain injury involved in the [...]

Diagnosis and Management of Concussion/MTBI Speaker: Dr. Marissa McCarthy Mild traumatic brain injury is synonymous with concussion. The etiology of the trauma whether blast, motor vehicle, fall, or domestic violence can ultimately result in a concussion. Symptoms of concussion can be physical, emotional and cognitive. There are many presentations and manifestations of MTBI/concussion. Understanding how best to evaluate, diagnose, and manage MTBI/concussion is the goal of this presentation. There are traditional methods and alternative treatment modalities to assist with recovery from concussion. Accommodations at work and school is often included in the recovery process.