The Child Trauma Assessment Center-Trauma Screening Checklist (CTAC-TSC) will be introduced and discussed. This screen has been used in several states and across an array of child-caring systems (e.g. courts, schools, child welfare, CMH). This presentation highlights the critical role of trauma screening in practice and its utility in supporting shared decision-making across social work and occupational therapy contexts. Emphasis will be placed on how early identification of trauma can reduce the risk of re-traumatization while promoting resilience and participation in daily occupations. Strategies will be shared for transdisciplinary intervention planning informed by both social work and occupational therapy perspectives. Findings will be shared from the CTAC-TSC and Sensory Profile 2 to illustrate the link between trauma exposure and sensory processing needs.
By the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Describe key concepts, including trauma, complex trauma, and transdisciplinary practice.
- Explain the utility of the CTAC-TSC and interpret potential functional and clinical outcomes based on screening results.
- Apply information from the trauma screen to inform case planning, intervention approaches, and clinical workflow.
- Adapt language and conceptual thinking to incorporate and apply knowledge from other disciplines.
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