2026 Virtual Concussion Symposium

This event was held on September 18. We are planning for 2027.

This FREE Virtual Concussion Symposium features presentations that highlight new concussion research, trends, practice strategies, and collaborative models of care.

This event will be recorded and the recordings will be available to registered participants for 30 days following the event.

Symposium Agenda

Welcome and Housekeeping
Andrea Watkins, MS-CCC-SLP, CBIST
8:30 – 8:35 am
When "Mild" Lasts: Understanding and Managing Prolonged Recovery After Concussion
Sarah Ring, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST
8:35 – 9:35 am
Beyond the Blur: Evidence Based Vestibular Interventions for mTBI/Concussion
Michelle Keller, PT, MPT, CEEAA, EdD, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
9:40 – 10:40 am
Integrative Approaches to Brain Injury: Evidence & Emerging Therapies
Shylah Schauer, ND
10:45 – 11:45 am
Door Prize/Lunch on Your Own
11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Social Determinants of Health in Pediatric Concussion: Beyond the Physical Injury
Scott Ramsay, PhD, RN
12:15 – 1:15 pm
Helping Young Children After Acquired Brain Injury: Best Practices in Identification & Intervention
Jennifer Lundine, PhD, CCC-SLP
1:15 – 2:15 pm
Door Prize/Break
2:15 – 2:20 pm
"I'm Fine, Ref": Concussion Underreporting and the Culture of Playing Through Symptoms in Youth Sports
Liam Ghahreman, BS
2:20 – 3:20 pm
Preventing Youth Concussions in Rural North Dakota: Monitoring for Better Outcomes
Andrea Watkins, MS-CCC, SLP, CBIST
3:20 – 4:20 pm
Final Thoughts, Save the Date for Next Year
Andrea Watkins, MS-CCC-SLP, CBIST
4:20 – 4:30 pm

NOTE: If you win a door prize, we will need your name, address, and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Continuing Education Units Requested

Athletic Trainers
Certified Case Managers
Certified Disability Management Specialists
Educator Hub (educators, administrators, paraprofessionals)
Licensed Addiction Counseling
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Social Work
Speech-Language Pathology