Editorial Board

Dr. Robert B. Perna, RN, BSN, Ph.D., ABN, ABPdN

Dr. Robert B. Perna, RN, BSN, Ph.D., ABN, ABPdN
Neuropsychologist
The Institute of Rehabilitation Research, Challenge Program
Baylor College of Medicine
USA

Biography :

• 3/2014-current Neuropsychologist at TIRR, The Institute of Rehabilitation Research, Challenge Program, Assistant Professor Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX • 11/2011-/2013 Neuropsychologist at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital, Augusta, GA Perform inpatient and outpatient neuropsychological evaluations. Acute care evaluations at SELECT Specialty Hospital, University Hospital. • 12/2001-11/2011 Clinical Director and Director of Internship/Postdoctoral Training at Westside Neurorehabilitation Services (Goodwill Industries of NNE), Lewiston, ME. CARF Accredited, Supervise rehabilitation services involving team of PT’s, OT’s, SPT, Ph.D’s., conduct neuropsychological testing (ages 5 through adulthood), individual, group and family therapy, attend PET/IEP’s, family meetings, inpatient consults, giving in-services and community presentations. Started APPIC internship/postdoctoral training program, outcome database. 2010 became part of the Maine Concussion Initiative (MCMI) to IMPACT posttest all local concussed high school athletes. Managed steps return to play.

Research Interest :

Adult and Pediatric Neuropsychology