| Trained medical providers, school personnel |
Medical providers trained in concussion evaluation and management with specific understanding of school environment and learning demands. School concussion team identified, educated about concussion effects, and trained in the range of appropriate academic supports. General inservicing on post-concussion academic effects and supports is provided to all school staff. |
| Initial concussion evaluation |
Initial definition of post-concussion symptom profile, including school-relevant symptoms, and suggested adjustments and accommodations to the school program; communication of symptom profile to the school liaison. |
| Coordination and communication of student status between family, medical provider, school, athletics |
Lines of communication between all key parties are opened; key symptoms and recommended academic program supports are communicated; input and questions regarding the student's needs are addressed. |
| Translation of student needs into necessary academic supports |
School team receives the concussion evaluation and translates the symptom issues into the necessary academic adjustments and accommodations across the student's entire program and schedule. Teacher consultation is provided. |
| Application of a progressive, active rehabilitation approach |
Stepwise, gradual return to normal school schedule and program is mapped out with ongoing symptom monitoring, and modification of supports instituted as appropriate. |
