ORONO, Maine, April 28 -- University of Maine issued the following news release:
University of Maine researchers are helping children with traumatic brain injuries learn and excel in the world around them, addressing a critical need in pediatric care in the state.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 3,000 Maine children experience brain injuries each year, and an estimated 20% - or 600 children - experience more severe trauma. Yet only about 130 receive formal school-based support for these injuries and often they often do not get the care needed to thrive.
Jessica Riccardi, an assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders, leads the Brain Injury, Education, and Rehabilitation (BEaR) Lab a...