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Tess Simpson, PhD

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Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora

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The Orthopedics Institute

(720)777-6200

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Get to know Tess Simpson, PhD

Departments and Programs

Conditions Treated

Concussion
Neuromuscular Diseases
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury

Languages spoken

English

Experience and background

My clinical interests center on the multidisciplinary care of individuals struggling with adjustment challenges related to acute injury or chronic illness. I am passionate about developing inclusive models of care that promote continuity across the lifespan, integrating physical and psychosocial supports to enhance quality of life and functional independence.

Graduate 2005

Colorado State University

Graduate 2007

New York University

Graduate 2013

University of Denver

Internship 2013

University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program

Fellowship 2014

University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program

For Patients:
My research centers on promoting positive child, adolescent, and family adjustment for patients with rehabilitation health needs. My current research is focused on evaluating neurocognitive functioning and psychosocial adjustment in pediatric spina bifida.

For Referring Providers:
My research centers on promoting positive child, adolescent, and family adjustment for patients with rehabilitation health needs. My current research is focused on evaluating neurocognitive functioning and psychosocial adjustment in pediatric spina bifida.