Title : Understanding pediatric traumatic brain injury across the childhood lifespan

Background: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) during childhood can cause changes in health and behavior that a ect development, learning, self-regulation, and social participation critical skills to optimize functioning in adulthood. A TBI during childhood is associated with several  health conditions, including epilepsy, headaches,  autonomic disturbances, intellectual disability, vision problems, speech and language problems and mental health problems.

Methods: The presentation will present research about childhood TBI across the pediatric age span. Implications for taking care of children and future research will be described.

Results: Evidence suggests that TBI sustained during childhood is associated with longterm issues that have a profound e ect on children’s ability to become productive adults and strain our healthcare system and society.

Conclusion: Behavioral, cognitive, medical, and pain-related sequelae across the lifespan after TBI can persist. Although long-term studies of children are limited, emerging research demonstrates that TBI e ects can persist throughout childhood and span into adulthood.

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