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Tess Simpson, PhD
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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.
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.
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.
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