Memory rehabilitation across neurological conditions (975964)

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

11:10 AM – 12:25 PM ET

Moderator(s)

Michele K. York, PhD, ABPP-CN, FACRM

Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, and Neuropsychology Section Head
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Presenter(s)

Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD

Director of Center for TBI Research and Center for Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research
Kessler Foundation
East Hanover, New Jersey

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Moderator(s)

Ekaterina Dobryakova, PhD

Research Scientist
Kessler Foundation
East Hanover, New Jersey

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During the current plenary session Dr. Chiaravalloti will describe a decade of research on the Kessler Foundation modified Story Memory Technique (KF-mSMT) memory rehabilitation protocol in individuals with multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury (adult and pediatric), as well as spinal cord injury and mild cognitive impairment.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the Kessler Foundation modified Story Memory technique (KF-mSMT), a cognitive rehabilitation protocol, specific to learning and memory, that has been applied in various neurological conditions.
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe benefits of the KF-modified Story Memory Technique in individuals with multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and mild cognitive impairment.
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe neurofunctional changes associated with the KF-modified Story Memory technique rehabilitation protocol.