Concussion
What is a Concussion?
- Mayo Clinic defines a concussion as a mild traumatic brain injury, with which one may experience "headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination" - Mayo Clinic
- Physical signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:
- Headache
- Ringing in the ears
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Blurry vision
- Other signs and symptoms of a concussion include:
- Confusion or feeling as if in a fog
- Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event
- Dizziness or "seeing stars"
- Source: Mayo Clinic
"Return-to-Learn After Concussion"
This website contains forms and resources about concussion recovery and returning to school following a concussion.
Website: https://ncschoolpsychology.med.unc.edu/index.php/nctbi/concussion-resources/
The PDF below contains guidelines for implementation of concussion management and protocols for returning-to-learning (NC.GOV).
This website contains forms and resources about concussion recovery and returning to school following a concussion.
Website: https://ncschoolpsychology.med.unc.edu/index.php/nctbi/concussion-resources/
The PDF below contains guidelines for implementation of concussion management and protocols for returning-to-learning (NC.GOV).
| Implementation Guide (NC.GOV) |
NC School Concussion Forms
This website contains information about concussion awareness, as well as pre-season and during-season concussion forms for student athletes in North Carolina.
Website: https://www.nchsaa.org/concussion-awareness
This website contains information about concussion awareness, as well as pre-season and during-season concussion forms for student athletes in North Carolina.
Website: https://www.nchsaa.org/concussion-awareness