Evaluating change in educators' brain injury knowledge and self-efficacy following completion of .

Objective: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is a leading cause of childhood disability, yet educators report a gap in knowledge about supporting students with ABI when they return to school. We tested our professional development module to examine how it impacted educators' ABI knowledge and self-efficacy for supporting students with ABI.

Method: Fifty educators filled out questionnaires about their knowledge and self-efficacy at three time points: pre-module, post-module, and 60 days post-module.

Characteristics of interventions for siblings of children and youth with disabilities and chronic conditions: a scoping review.

Purpose: Interventions to support siblings of youth with disabilities and chronic conditions have shown promising outcomes, yet there is limited synthesized literature and guidelines to support their design and development. This scoping review aims to synthesize: (1) study, participant, and intervention characteristics of sibling-focused interventions; and (2) intervention outcomes.

Methods: Scoping review guidelines were aligned with Arksey and O'Malley, with considerations from Levac et al.

Adapting and providing a virtual psychosocial intervention, for siblings of youth with disabilities, a qualitative acceptability study.

Purpose: The objectives included: (1) Adapt the group intervention for use on a virtual platform with siblings; and (2) Assess the acceptability of the adapted intervention, .

Materials And Methods: Participants were youth aged 8 to 12 years who had a sibling with a disability, and their caregivers. was implemented with siblings on a weekly basis for six weeks.

Engaging families, enhancing research: optimizing rehabilitation research through co-creation of a Family Engagement in Research Framework.

Purpose: To describe the systematic revision of a Family Engagement in Research (FER) Framework within a pediatric rehabilitation context.

Method: Revision of the Framework involved: 1. Facilitating co-creation workshops with clients, families, staff, trainees and researchers; 2.

Functional network disruptions in youth with concussion using the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study.

Objective: This study aimed to compare psychosocial outcomes and functional neuroimaging among youth with concussion, youth with anxiety, and age- and sex-matched controls.

Methods: Using archival data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, we analyzed between-group differences in psychosocial outcomes measured by the Child Behavior Checklist's internalizing and externalizing problem scales, and assessed brain function using resting-state fMRI network-region connectivity (specifically frontoparietal network (FPN) and default mode network (DMN) connectivity with the amygdala).

Results: Significant differences in psychosocial outcomes were found across all groups, with the anxiety group reporting the most internalizing problems, followed by the concussion group which significantly differed from controls.

Neural mechanisms driving speech and language recovery following childhood stroke: a scoping review.

Purpose: This scoping review aimed to inform future research priorities by collating evidence on neural correlates of speech and language recovery following childhood stroke.

Methods: Neuroimaging, motor speech, or language outcomes following childhood stroke (28 days to 18 years age) in the subacute to chronic community stages (care occurring after acute medical management, including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and community-based programs) were identified and extracted from Medline, Embase, PsycInfo, and Clinical databases.

Results: Of the 3990 studies screened, 11 met the inclusion criteria.

Evaluating : A virtual cognitive-behavioural intervention for siblings of children with disabilities.

Objectives: 1) Examine if participation in , a group-based virtual intervention for siblings of children with disabilities, impacted siblings' perception of quality of life (QoL) and social support; and 2) Explore siblings' feedback on .

Methods: Thirty-eight children participated in and completed questionnaires (Pediatric Quality of Life [PedsQL™], Social Support Scale for Children [SSSC]) one week pre- and post-intervention. Conventional content analysis was used to explore siblings' open-ended responses on a post-participation feedback form.

Exploring the adaptability of as an online professional development module for high school educators.

Objective: Educators often lack the knowledge and resources to assist students with acquired brain injury (ABI). an education module, was created to help elementary school teachers support students with ABI in classrooms. This study examined the adaptability of for high school educators.

Adapting to the local needs of Australian educators - a critical step for successful implementation.

Background The present study is the foundational project of TeachABI-Australia , which aims to develop and implement an accessible, nation-wide digital resource for educators to address their unmet acquired brain injury (ABI)-related professional learning needs. The aim of the present study was to identify the adaptations required to improve the suitability and acceptability of the TeachABI professional development module within the Australian education system from the perspectives of Australian educators. Methods The research design employed an integrated knowledge translation approach and followed the ADAPT Guidance for undertaking adaptability research.

Move&Connect-Youth: A Virtual Group Intervention for Youth Experiencing Persisting Symptoms After Concussion.

is an interdisciplinary virtual group intervention for youth experiencing persisting symptoms after concussion (PSAC) that includes psychoeducation, active rehabilitation, and goal-setting. Using an intervention mapping framework, this paper describes the iterative development of and findings from initial feasibility testing. Ten youth participated in completing pre-intervention demographic questionnaires and semi-structured exit interviews to understand participants' experience and gather feedback.

Disrupted Maturation of White Matter Microstructure After Concussion Is Associated With Internalizing Behavior Scores in Female Children.

Background: Some children who experience concussions, particularly females, develop long-lasting emotional and behavioral problems. Establishing the potential contribution of preexisting behavioral problems and disrupted white matter maturation has been challenging due to a lack of preinjury data.

Methods: From the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development cohort, 239 (90 female) children age 12.

Premature white matter microstructure in female children with a history of concussion.

Childhood concussion may interfere with neurodevelopment and influence cognition. Females are more likely to experience persistent symptoms after concussion, yet the sex-specific impact of concussion on brain microstructure in children is understudied. This study examined white matter and cortical microstructure, based on neurite density (ND) from diffusion-weighted MRI, in 9-to-10-year-old children in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study with (n = 336) and without (n = 7368) a history of concussion, and its relationship with cognitive performance.

The Teach-ABI Professional Development Module for Educators About Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury: Mixed Method Usability Study.

Background: Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a leading cause of death and disability in children and can lead to lasting cognitive, physical, and psychosocial outcomes that affect school performance. Students with an ABI experience challenges returning to school due in part to lack of educator support and ABI awareness. A lack of knowledge and training contribute to educators feeling unprepared to support students with ABI.

development: Fostering user-driven technology that supports return-to-play decision-making following pediatric concussion.

Objective: To design a multi-domain return-to-play assessment system () for youth athletes with concussion.

Methods: The system was developed using an overarching user-centered approach, the Design Thinking Framework, and research activities included: 1) structured brainstorming within our research team, 2) interviews with clinician and youth sports coaches, 3) building a testable prototype, and 4) interface testing through cognitive walkthroughs with clinician partners.

Results: Clinician and coach participants provided feedback on the concept, which was integrated into the design process and provided future directions for research.

Pediatric acquired brain injury resources for educators: a multi-year scan of Canadian-relevant internet resources.

Background: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is the leading cause of death and disability in children, yet educators report a lack of knowledge about ABI and supporting students with ABI. With no formal learning about ABI, education professionals may turn to the internet for information.

Objectives: To find online resources about supporting students with ABI, in any format, available freely and publicly, aimed toward elementary educators and that could be applied in a Canadian context.

Multi-domain assessment of sports-related and military concussion recovery: A scoping review.

Objective: This review explores the literature on multi-domain assessments used in concussion recovery, to inform evidence-based and ecologically valid return-to-play. It asks: What simultaneous, dynamic multi-domain paradigms are used to assess recovery of youth and adults following concussion?

Methods: Five databases were searched (CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, SPORTDiscus) until September 30, 2021. Records were limited to those published in peer-reviewed journals, in English, between 2002 and 2021.

A Scoping Review of Magnetic Resonance Modalities Used in Detection of Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms in Pediatric Populations.

Up to 30% of youth with concussion experience PPCSs (PPCS) lasting 4 weeks or longer, and can significantly impact quality of life. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the potential to increase understanding of causal mechanisms underlying PPCS. However, there are no clear modalities to assist in detecting PPCS.

Mental Health Outcomes Across the Lifespan in Individuals With Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms: A Scoping Review.

Objective: Concussion is a common yet heterogenous injury. Approximately 15-30% of cases present with persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS), continuing 4 weeks or more post-injury in children, youth, and adolescents, and 3 months or more in adults. There are known bidirectional links between PPCS and mental health outcomes.

A Systematic Review to Identify Screening Tools and Practices that Can Be Used by Children's Rehabilitation Service Providers to Screen Parents' Mental Health.

Background: Parents of children with disabilities often report stress, depression, and anxiety. This review identified screening tools and practices that pediatric rehabilitation service providers can use to screen the mental health of parents of children with disabilities.

Methods: An interdisciplinary team and patient partner completed the systematic review in which 16,015 articles were screened and 473 articles were included to i) identify mental health tools that were used with parents, ii) determine the clinical utility of frequently used tools, iii) examine the screening practices used in pediatric rehabilitation contexts.

A Systematic Scoping Review of New Attention Problems Following Traumatic Brain Injury in Children.

To summarize existing knowledge about the characteristics of attention problems secondary to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) of all severities in children. Computerized databases PubMed and PsychINFO and gray literature sources were used to identify relevant studies. Search terms were selected to identify original research examining new ADHD diagnosis or attention problems after TBI in children.

Effects of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury on Verbal IQ: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: To examine the effects of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) on verbal IQ by severity and over time.

Methods: A systematic review and subsequent meta-analysis of verbal IQ by TBI severity were conducted using a random effects model. Subgroup analysis included two epochs of time (e.

Healthcare utilization and costs associated with persistent post-concussive symptoms.

Objective: To describe the healthcare utilization and costs associated with the interdisciplinary treatment of pediatric persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS).

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted with 461 youth referred by community physicians to an interdisciplinary pediatric PPCS outpatient clinic in Ontario, Canada. Healthcare utilization parameters included accessibility, continuity, comprehensiveness, and service productivity.

Language performance within three months of early childhood traumatic brain injury.

Purpose: To examine language outcomes in the short-term stage (i.e., within three months) of early childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI).