Concussion recovery is a complex process and can be influenced by individual actions. Knowing what to do and not to do in the first few days of recovery can have considerable long term benefits.
Read MoreMost children with a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury, feel better within a couple of weeks. It is important to remember that each concussion and each child is unique, so your child’s recovery should be customized based on his or her symptoms.
Read MoreThe REAP Project which stands for Reduce – Educate – Accommodate – Pace is a community-based model for Concussion Management. It is a model that empowers schools, families, students and medical professionals to come together — to coordinate, collaborate and to help young people achieve the safest recovery from concussion.
Read MoreA concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Concussions can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth.
Read MorePost-concussion syndrome is a complex disorder in which various symptoms — such as headaches and dizziness — last for weeks and sometimes months after the injury that caused the concussion. In most people, symptoms occur within the first seven to 10 days and go away within three months.
Read MoreFeel like you can’t get organized after your brain injury? Here are some simple but effective strategies that can help you get on track
Read MoreThis fact sheet explains memory problems that may affect people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). By understanding the new limits on their memory and ways to help overcome those limits, people with TBI can still get things done every day.
Read MoreShort-term memory loss is very common after a brain injury – thankfully there are plenty of coping strategies available. Typical situations include forgetting people’s names, losing a train of thought, getting lost at the shops, repeating or forgetting past conversations, misplacing objects and difficulty learning new skills.
Read MoreCoping skills and strategies to help improve memory following concussion.
Read MoreVestibular disorders can affect your ability to think, specifically to pay attention and concentrate, to remember, to reason, and to problem solve. Often times, you may find you are easily distracted, both by external stimuli (others talking, TV) and by internal stimuli (your thoughts and feelings).
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