All About Concussions

Brain Injury prevention for children, adolescents and their families.

Keeping your children and teens healthy and safe during sporting activities is always a top priority. Whether you are a parent, youth sports coach, school coach or school professional, we want to help you recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of concussion or other serious brain injury.

Here you will find an amalgam of information, from qualified sources, in order to avoid head injury while at play.

Signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:

Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head
Nausea or vomiting
Balance problems or dizziness
Double or blurry vision
Sensitivity to light or noise
Feeling sluggish, groggy or dazed
Difficulty paying attention
Memory problems
Confusion
Slowness in understanding and responding to others
Sleeping problems
Mood changes
Changes in behavior
Changes in personality

If you think your child has a concussion, seek immediate medical help. Your child's doctor will determine how serious the concussion is and when it's safe for your child to return to sports, school or other activities.