A concussion should not only take a student athlete off the playing field – it may also require a break from the classroom, according to a new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
In the clinical report, Returning to Learning Following a Concussion, released Sunday, Oct. 27 at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, the AAP offers guidance to pediatricians caring for children and adolescents after suffering a concussion.
"Students appear physically normal after a concussion, so it may be difficult for teachers and administrators to understand the extent of the child's injuries and recognize the potential need for academic adjustments," said Mark Halstead, MD, FAAP, a lead author of the clinical report.
"But we know that children who've had a concussion may have trouble learning new material and remembering what they've learned, and returning to academics may worsen concussion symptoms."
Join Dr. Halstead as he explains the many complications of post-concussion in the classroom.
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Dr. Mark Halstead, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Sports Concussion Program.
Mark Halstead, MD, FAAP
Dr. Mark Halstead, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Sports Concussion Program.