Pediatric SIG: Trauma Informed Care in Pediatric Physical Therapy: Screening, Identification and Referral

2/28/2019

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Quinnipiac North Haven
370 Basset Rd
Room MNH 101
North Haven, CT
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CTAPTA Pediatric SIG Evening Education Session

Trauma Informed Care in Pediatric Physical Therapy: Screening, Identification and Referral

As many as 2/3 of children treated in pediatric practices are likely to have experienced a significant traumatic event. Research shows that physicians significantly underestimate the rate of traumatic stress reactions children experience post-trauma. Failure to identify and address trauma in children at the earliest possible time can lead to exacerbated health, mental health and social problems later in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Pediatric physical therapists are key members of the healthcare team for early detection of children who have experienced traumatic events. In Connecticut, a network of mental health providers trained in childhood trauma are available to counsel children referred by child health providers.

This training provides introductory information on trauma in children. The training offers practical strategies for easily determining which children may be suffering from trauma exposure and follow up screening tools to use when there is a concern. The presentation also includes referral information for local community child trauma services.  Opportunities to network with other pediatric therapists and discuss application to home, school, and clinic settings will be provided.

WHEN:       February 28, 2019

                    7:00-9:00 pm 

WHERE:    Quinnipiac, North Haven Campus

                    380 Bassett Rd, North Haven 

Presentation Objectives

• Understand the extent and nature of trauma in the pediatric population
• Understand the implications of not addressing trauma at the earliest possible time
• Learn when to suspect that a child has experienced trauma
• Learn about screening for trauma in taking a medical history and with screening tools
• Gain awareness of the community options for responding to trauma in children