Saturday, February 19, 2011
What You Don't Know About Concussions Can Be Deadly!
Leading Experts from the Children's National Medical Center,
the University of Maryland Athletic Medical Team,
Professional Athletic Associations,
and
Local Political Leaders
will talk about
How Concussion Affects Young Athletes
Did You Know That:
Students may need to limit activities while they are recovering from a concussion. Exercising or activities that involve a lot of concentration, such as studying, working on the computer, or playing video games, may cause concussion symptoms (such as headache or tiredness) to reappear or get worse.
Services and accommodations for students may include speech-language therapy, environmental adaptations, curriculum modifications, and behavioral strategies.
Students who return to school after a concussion may need to:
•Take rest breaks as needed,
•Spend fewer hours at school,
•Be given more time to take tests or complete assignments,
•Receive help with schoolwork, and/or
•Reduce time spent on the computer, reading, or writing.
When students return to school after a concussion, school professionals should watch for:
•Increased problems paying attention or concentrating
•Increased problems remembering or learning new information
•Longer time needed to complete tasks orassignments
•Difficulty organizing tasks
•Inappropriate or impulsive behavior during class
•Greater irritability
•Less ability to copy with stress or more emotional
