Blog - School-Based Consultation to Improve Concussion Recognition and Response
School-Based Consultation to Improve Concussion Recognition and Response
Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation
Jan 27, 2015
(as taken from Children’s Safety Network)
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.
