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In this episode, Alaina S. Davis, Ph.D., CCC-SLP/L, CBIST joins the show to discuss TBI and concussion management. We explore her research, the assessment process, treatment, and more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
- (0:00) Introduction
- (2:22) Alaina’s Professional Journey
- (5:44) Specializing in Concussions
- (7:42) Concussion Research
- (12:52) Research Outcomes
- (16:24) Concussion Assessment Process
- (25:00) Discourse Sampling for Concussion Assessment
- (32:36) Treatment for Concussions
- (41:37) Typical Prognosis
- (43:50) Concussion Management for Black Athletes
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Alaina Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Howard University, the owner of Overall Neuro Rehab, LLC, and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer. Her expertise is in cognitive-communicative disorders associated with TBI. Dr. Davis' research lab, the Center for Cognitive-Communicative Skills (CCC Skills), focuses on adolescents and adults with sports-related concussions and the process for return-to-learn/play/activity. She also serves as the Lead SLP for the Howard University Concussion Management Team. Dr. Davis’ work has a significant focus on the cognitive and communication styles of adolescents and adults from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds and implementing cultural responsiveness in assessment and treatment.
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The Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Self-Study with the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences: www.ancds.org
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