School-Based Consultation to Improve Concussion Recognition and Response

Many students who have sustained concussions return to school requiring academic adjustments while their brains heal. However, school personnel often are not trained to accommodate these students. This exploratory project examined the usefulness of school-based training paired with ongoing consultat...

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Published in:	Journal of educational and psychological consultation Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 49 - 62
Main Authors:	Davies, Susan C., Sandlund, Jenna M., Lopez, Lisa B.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Philadelphia Routledge 02-01-2016 Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Subjects:	Concussion Head injuries School districts Sports injuries Training
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Summary:	Many students who have sustained concussions return to school requiring academic adjustments while their brains heal. However, school personnel often are not trained to accommodate these students. This exploratory project examined the usefulness of school-based training paired with ongoing consultation and continued dissemination of information to improve both concussion recognition and response among school personnel. A case study design was employed in which a school district received training that was followed by ongoing consultation and continued dissemination of concussion resources. This study highlights the importance of involving school psychologists in concussion management programs.
ISSN:	1047-4412 1532-768X
DOI:	10.1080/10474412.2014.963225