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.
Publications
Simpson TS, Leopold DR, Wilson PE, Peterson RL. Cognitive disengagement syndrome in pediatric spina bifida. Child Neuropsychol. 2024 Feb;30(1):87-104. PubMed PMID: 36803439
Rosenthal SL, Simpson TS, Kirkwood MW, Peterson RL. Quality of Life of Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Youth Soccer Players Title Page. J Athl Train. 2023 Jul 18. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37459368
Simpson TS, Grande LA, Kenny JJ, Wilson PE, Peterson RL. Child, Parent, and Family Adjustment for Patients Followed in a Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Clinic. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil. 2022 Summer;28(3):41-58. PubMed PMID: 36017123
Simpson TS, Peterson RL, Patrick KE, Forster JE, McNally KA. Concussion Symptom Treatment and Education Program: A Feasibility Study. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2020 Jul 22. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32769833
Simpson, T.S., Kenny, J.J., Wilson, P.E., Clayton, G.H., & Peterson, R.L. (2019). Parent Stress for Patients Followed in a Multidisciplinary Spinal Defects Clinic. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 8(4), 326-337.
Simpson, T.S., Peterson, R.L, Mason, D.S., Connery, A.K., Baker, D.A., & Kirkwood, M.W. (2017). Quality of Life for Youth with Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms Following Mild TBI. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 5(3), 248-257.
Cook, M. N., Crisostomo, P. S., Simpson, T., Williams, J., & Wamboldt, M. (2014). Effectiveness of an Intensive Outpatient Psychiatric Program for Youth with Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Initial Findings. Community Mental Health Journal, 50, 164-171.
Brain and Nervous System - Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Brain and Nervous System - Transverse Myelitis
Brain and Nervous System - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
Clinical Interests
My many clinical interests include behavioral health intervention for youth struggling with adjustment challenges related to acute injury or chronic illness. As the Co-Director of the Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury Clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado, I work primarily with youth with spina bifida and spinal cord injury.
Public Speaking Yes
General Information
Graduate Schools:
MS, New York University
(2007)
PhD, University of Denver
(2013)
BS, Colorado State University
(2005)
Internships:
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program
(2013)
Fellowships:
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program, Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
(2014)