- Foreword
- Preface
- 1 Acute Concussion in the Emergency Department
- 2 Acute Concussion on the Field of Play
- 3 Acute Concussion and Cervical Spine Injury
- 4 Acute Concussion versus Catastrophic Brain Injury
- 5 Acute Concussion versus Second Impact Syndrome
- 6 Concussion One Hour Later
- 7 Concussion Two Weeks Later
- 8 Return to Learn Following Concussion
- 9 Return to Play Following Concussion
- 10 Objective Biomarkers and Concussion
- 11 Managing Expectations Following Concussion
- 12 Post-Concussion Syndrome
- 13 Sleep Disorder Following Concussion
- 14 Migraine and Other Headache Disorders Following Concussion
- 15 Depression Following Concussion
- 16 Anxiety Following Concussion
- 17 Emotional Dysregulation Following Concussion
- 18 Concussion and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- 19 Concussion and Vestibular Dysfunction
- 20 Autonomic Dysfunction Following Concussion
- 21 Concussion and Oculomotor Dysfunction
- 22 Concussion and Pituitary Dysfunction
- 23 Women and Concussion
- 24 Concussion and Cognitive Dysfunction
- 25 Neck Pain Following Concussion
- 26 Hiding Concussion
- 27 Independent Medical Care
- 28 Multiple Concussions and Retirement from Sport
- 29 Repetitive Head Impact Exposure
- 30 Protective Equipment
- 31 Youth Tackle Football
- 32 Legal and Insurance Concerns Following Concussion
- 33 Mental Health Symptoms and Disorders Following Concussion
- 34 Cognitive Dysfunction Following Concussion
- 35 Unmasking Neuropsychiatric Disorders Following Concussion
- 36 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
- Index
(p. 53) Return to Learn Following Concussion: (I can’t concentrate in school)
- Chapter:
- (p. 53) Return to Learn Following Concussion: (I can’t concentrate in school)
- Author(s):
Brian Hainline
, Lindsey J. Gurin
, and Daniel M. Torres
- DOI:
- 10.1093/med/9780190937447.003.0008
Students who sustain a concussion may develop several symptoms that interfere with returning to school. Clinicians, students, parents, and teachers should all be part of a transparent return-to-learn plan that helps individuals navigate their recovery process. Most individuals can return to school with an informal, individualized management plan in place, but more formal plans should be developed for students with prolonged difficulties. Plans for such students are protected through the American with Disabilities Education Act. Those who have difficulty returning to school following concussion should also be re-evaluated medically to rule out comorbid or emerging neuropsychiatric conditions.
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- Foreword
- Preface
- 1 Acute Concussion in the Emergency Department
- 2 Acute Concussion on the Field of Play
- 3 Acute Concussion and Cervical Spine Injury
- 4 Acute Concussion versus Catastrophic Brain Injury
- 5 Acute Concussion versus Second Impact Syndrome
- 6 Concussion One Hour Later
- 7 Concussion Two Weeks Later
- 8 Return to Learn Following Concussion
- 9 Return to Play Following Concussion
- 10 Objective Biomarkers and Concussion
- 11 Managing Expectations Following Concussion
- 12 Post-Concussion Syndrome
- 13 Sleep Disorder Following Concussion
- 14 Migraine and Other Headache Disorders Following Concussion
- 15 Depression Following Concussion
- 16 Anxiety Following Concussion
- 17 Emotional Dysregulation Following Concussion
- 18 Concussion and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- 19 Concussion and Vestibular Dysfunction
- 20 Autonomic Dysfunction Following Concussion
- 21 Concussion and Oculomotor Dysfunction
- 22 Concussion and Pituitary Dysfunction
- 23 Women and Concussion
- 24 Concussion and Cognitive Dysfunction
- 25 Neck Pain Following Concussion
- 26 Hiding Concussion
- 27 Independent Medical Care
- 28 Multiple Concussions and Retirement from Sport
- 29 Repetitive Head Impact Exposure
- 30 Protective Equipment
- 31 Youth Tackle Football
- 32 Legal and Insurance Concerns Following Concussion
- 33 Mental Health Symptoms and Disorders Following Concussion
- 34 Cognitive Dysfunction Following Concussion
- 35 Unmasking Neuropsychiatric Disorders Following Concussion
- 36 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
- Index