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Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion Your child just experienced a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, and the first thought that crosses your mind is if he or she may have a concussion. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that affects how the brain functions. If you know the signs and symptoms of a concussion, you can more easily detect it and quickly begin the recovery process . According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , signs and symptoms of a concussion include: Signs Symptoms ...

Most children recover from concussion within two to four weeks . If symptoms are not gradually improving and the c hild is n ot trending toward returning to his or her normal activities by two weeks, referral to a concussion specialist is recommended. How do I monitor and support recovery? After an initial day or two of rest, support the ch ild’s recovery by gradually introducing low - level cognitive and non-contact physical activities. Notify the concussion management team at the child’s school to begin coordinating return-to-school activities. Use the checklist below to coordinate ...

By ensuring your policies are current and that you have the right people in place, schools can help reduce student concussion risk and support timely recovery . What is a Concuss ion Policy Team (CPT)? A CPT is a multidisciplinary, school division or district level team created to evaluate the school division’s current concussion policies, regularly review and refine division concussion policies, and guide the implementation of concussion policies for its division. Team members should consist of a wide variety of stakeholders, which may include a school administrator, an educator, a counselor, a psychologist, ...

A c oncussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that results in a change of how the brain works following a bump, jolt, or hit to the head or body. We now know that the best concussion management begins with quick identification of an injury and individualized support. These supports must continually change to make sure we are doing all that we can to assist recovery while making sure we are not doing the things that can slow down recovery for the injured person. Many credible organizations have developed tools and resources for home, school, work, and sport leagues. These resources track concussion symptoms, provide recovery and management ...