Your Therapy Source Magazine for Pediatric Therapists August 2016 Issue #86 | Page 7

CONCUSSION GUIDELINES FOR RETURNING TO ACTIVITY AND SCHOOL
FOR CHILDREN

As pediatric therapists we may be involved in helping children return to activity and/or school
following a concussion. Of course, you should always work in conjunction with a physician but
there are specific guidelines to follow. CanChild has done a great job of creating evidence
based resources to return to activity and school for youth and children. It goes through the
steps you need to take based on the symptoms of the child. In addition, once the child returns
to school there are several suggestions for modifications to the school environment.
Here are 5 super helpful resources to help guide your decision making process with the child,
family and physician.
Return to Activity Guidelines for Children & Youth
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