From the Star Tribune - Kid's Health Section:
"Heightened concern about youth concussions spurred legislation in Minnesota and national guidelines governing when injured athletes can safely return to sports, but many parents and educators remain confused about when students’ brains have healed enough that they can safely return to class.
The American Academy of Pediatrics weighed in on Sunday, with new guidance called “Returning to Learning,” in an effort to keep concussed kids from being rushed back to class in ways that could prolong their brain injuries and cause their grades to plummet." Link to full Article.
Attention School Psychologists: Learn how to become a Certified Brain Injury Specialist at http://www.acbis.pro/. Training teaches to develop plans for concussed or brain injured students.
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