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Kenneth’s Burn Injury Journey Kenneth has worked as a primary healthcare physician in Nicaragua, assisting plastic surgeons in treating burn patients in the ICU. Currently, he contributes to burn injury research, focusing on improving treatment strategies and patient outcomes. Kenneth has witnessed the severe physical pain, prolonged healing, and emotional distress that ...

Saumik’s Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Advocacy Journey Walking alongside veterans on their TBI recovery journeys has been a profound experience for Saumik. He listened as they shared the frustration of forgotten memories, the struggle to focus, and the emotional toll of adjusting to a new normal. These conversations have shaped his ...

This educational video provides guidance on returning to school after a burn injury. This video follows people with burn injuries and their journeys with recovery and returning to school. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from ...

Maria Elena Tome discusses medical and physical challenges a child may face when returning to school after a burn injury. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National Institute ...

Ben Madrid discusses how occupational therapy can help a child return to school after a burn injury. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent ...

Haig Yenikomshian discusses some burn scar complications that families and schools should be aware of with students who have burn injuries. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National ...

The Southern California Burn Model System team discusses possible psychological challenges a child may face when returning to school after a burn injury, and possible solutions. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model ...

Sarah Stoycos discusses how to address a child's anxiety over returning to school after a burn injury. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent ...

Nurses Herrera and Julian Discuss Dealing with a Different Body after a burn injury. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation ...

Hait Yenikomshian discusses the use of pressure garments and returning to school after burn injury. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and ...

Haig Yenikomshian and Sarah Stoycos discuss the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to helping a child return to school after a burn injury.  The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by ...

Sarah Stoycos discusses how connecting with friends help a child with the challenge of returning to school after a burn injury. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National ...

Haig Yenikomshian discusses how community partners help with getting kids back to school. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation research.  This ...

Cindy Rutter and Sylvia Salazar discuss what a structured school re-entry program looks like, after a burn injury. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National Institute on Disability, ...

Cindy Rutter discusses how teachers can help children learn to stand up to bullying after burn injury. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent ...

Sarah Stoycos discusses how to help a child who is not adjusting well to school after a burn injury. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National Institute on ...

Alexi Pyles and Maria Elena Tome discuss how peer support can help a child return to school after burn injury. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National Institute ...

Cindy Rutter discusses what kinds of challenges children face when their burn scars are not visible. The content of this video is based on research evidence and/or professional consensus and has been reviewed and approved by experts from the Burn Model Systems, funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, ...