What to do after a hard head hit. Could it be a concussion?
This blog helps parents and athletes understand the differences between a head Injury and concussion and provides guidance based on the injury and symptoms.
Where to go for additional concussion information
Where to go for additional concussion information
Useful resources online:
- CDC Heads Up Program
- Great information for athletes, parents, coaches and medical professionals
- Printable information to share with your team
- ImPACT: “Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing”
- Information regarding baseline testing, post injury testing, and the importance of cognitive testing
- impacttest.com
- University Interscholastic League (UIL)
- For information regarding Texas state laws for return to play after a concussion
- uiltexas.org
- Brain Injury Association of America: Concussion Information Center
- For parents, teachers, students and coaches
- Great information about the recovery process, returning to school and activities
- http://www.biausa.org/concussion/concussion-information-center
- Healthy Children from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- For parents, students, and medical professionals
- Great articles and information about all aspects of concussion recovery
- healthychildren.org
- Kids Health
- For parents, children, and teens
- Great articles that are written specifically to the target audience. There are articles specifically for kids that have videos that show how the brain works. Also, articles can be be read by the computer so the child doesn’t have to read off a computer.
- kidshealth.org
Useful resources at school:
- Athletic trainer
- Nurse
- Academic advisor/counselor
Parents, we are happy to come to your child/teen’s school or club sports meetings to give concussion education and answer questions.
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