Research Project

Title of Study: “Reliability and Validity of the Screening Tool for the Identification of Acquired Brain Injury in School-Aged Children” Funder: Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund, Research Funds

Research Team:

• Pat Sample, PhD., Principal Investigator
• Judy Dettmer, BSW; Researcher
• Donna Detmar-Hanna, MS, OTR; Researcher
• Sarah Beetch, OTS; Researcher

Purpose of Study: The purpose of this research project is to study the Screening Tool to determine validity and reliability, with the long-term goal of utilizing this tool to identify children with acquired brain injury and provide the adaptations, accommodations and supports they need to be successful in school. The Center for Community Partnerships is working with the Thompson R2-J and Weld Evans 6 School Districts to conduct this important study.