Postconcussion Symptoms

***Post written by Dan Mayer, Public Relations Chair for WSPA*** The existence of persistent postconcussion symptoms (PPCS) is controversial, and there is ongoing debate as to whether the etiology of PPCS is psychogenic or physiogenic. In addition, there is a lack of...

Book Review: Selective Mutism by Aimee Kotrba

***Post written by Laura Lane, Secretary for WSPA*** Selective Mutism-An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators, & Parents by Aimee Kotrba, PHD Selective Mutism is a disability that is considered low incidence as it affects less than one...

Trauma Informed Care

***Post written by Daniel Mayer, Public Relations Chair for WSPA*** The National Institute of Mental Health defines trauma as “the experience of an event by a child that is emotionally painful or distressful, which often results in lasting mental and physical...

Emotional Disability vs. Conduct Disorder

***Post written by Eldon Clifford, President Elect, Elections Chair and SPAN for WSPA*** *For the purpose of this blog Emotional Disability and Emotional Disturbance will be treated as identical terms The Wyoming Chapter 7 statute identifies a student with an...