NEW RESOURCE: My Guide: Concussion (Teen Edition) teenconcussion.vch.ca
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The G.F. Strong Adolescent Complex Concussion Clinic has just released a customizable concussion guide specific for teenagers and their caregivers.
Teenagers have different needs than adults during recovery. They learn differently and their questions are different. This website is customizable to each person's specific questions and symptoms, and it covers as much or as little information as one may want. Click HERE to visit the website and begin creating a personalized guide to help you manage your concussion symptoms. |
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COVID-19 RESOURCE:
Tip Sheet for Adolescents Recovering from Concussion & Pandemic Learning
Due to the current pandemic, BC students are now required to participate in online/digital learning opportunities. This may pose a significant challenge to those students recovering from concussion. This resource has been developed to support students recovering from concussion during the pandemic. A digital version is available below, which contains clickable links to various online tools. A printable version is also available.
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G. F. STRONG SCHOOL PROGRAM STAFF
MEET THE TEAM
Helen Salatellis Teacher Helen.Salatellis@vch.ca 
Louise Hazemi Teacher Louise.Hazemi@vch.ca |
Helen is a Teacher at G. F. Strong School Program and has been teaching adolescents with traumatic injuries, including brain injury and spinal cord injury, since her appointment in 2005. The focus of her work within the G. F. Strong School Program includes assessment, remediation, and reintegration of adolescents with acquired injuries back to school. Helen has a passion for teaching students learning strategies and implementing technology into student learning. Helen has worked with students, schools, and districts throughout the province, and has been involved in the development of workshop opportunities and teaching materials aimed at increasing the awareness and skills of educators who support students with brain injuries including, "Teaching Kids with Concussion: A Guide for Classroom Teachers", and the "Concussion Awareness Training Tool" (CATT Online) for School Professionals. She was also instrumental in the development and facilitation of the Adolescent and Young Adult Social Group, aimed at improving social skills for adolescents with acquired brain injury.
Louise is a teacher at G. F. Strong School Program, and has been teaching adolescents with traumatic injuries, including brain injury, since her appointment in 2018. Prior to teaching at G. F. Strong School Program, Louise has had a storied career in Surrey, BC teaching English, Theatre, Alternative Education, and Resource for over 20 years. Louise believes that working with students through their journey from injury to recovery is a gift. She's passionate about learning and teaching resiliency, and strongly believes in growth mindset with student learning. |
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G. F. Strong School Program (School Room No. 95A) G. F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre 4255 Laurel Street Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G9 Tel: 604-737-6420 Fax: 604-737-6279 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8:30am-3:30pm |
