Concussions: Sports, Treatment, Assessments, Culture - Alaina S. Davis

<p>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!</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>EPISODE SPONSOR</strong> – AMN PASSPORT</p><p>Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at <a href="https://www.amnpassport.com/">https://www.amnpassport.com</a></p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p><ul><li>(0:00) Introduction</li><li>(2:22) Alaina’s Professional Journey</li><li>(5:44) Specializing in Concussions</li><li>(7:42) Concussion Research</li><li>(12:52) Research Outcomes</li><li>(16:24) Concussion Assessment Process</li><li>(25:00) Discourse Sampling for Concussion Assessment</li><li>(32:36) Treatment for Concussions</li><li>(41:37) Typical Prognosis</li><li>(43:50) Concussion Management for Black Athletes</li></ul><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>ABOUT THE GUEST</strong></p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overallneuro_dr.d/</li><li>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overallneuro</li><li>