Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) released a 26-page guide that offers practical advice to parents on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, information on treatment and recovery, and what a parent can do to support a child’s recovery and successful return to school.
The new “Parents’ Guide to Returning Your Child to School After a Concussion” advises parents of children who have been diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as a concussion, on how to help their child successfully return to school and related activities
Topics in this guide:
1. Signs and Symptoms
2. Support Recovery
3. Returning to School
4. For Children with Longer Recovery Times