Concussion Support Resources
Here are recommended resources to help families of children who have a concussion:
Increase your concussion knowledge
Understanding Your Child’s Concussion: Facts about concussion — Fact sheet focuses on the definition of a concussion, how its diagnosed, and its symptoms
Helping Your Child recover: Coping after concussion — Fact sheet focuses on treatment, including “Return to Learn” sequential steps and “Return to Play” sequential steps
Recovery resources
- After The Injury is a CHOP expert-developed website that helps parents understand their child’s emotional reactions to injury and learn what they can do to help their child respond in a healthy way.
- CHOP’s TBI Transition Program provides individualized transition planning and workshops for youth and parents, as well as referrals to community resources.
Return to school resources
Brain STEPS: Brain Injury School Re-Entry Program
Brain injury associations
- Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania
- Brain Injury Association of Delaware
- Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
- Brain Injury Association of America
If you suspect a concussion:
Contact your child’s primary care doctor for evaluation.
Find a CHOP Primary Care physician near you»
If you have more questions:
Call one of our following centers:
Pediatric Trauma Center
215-590-5932
Sports Medicine and Performance Center
215-590-1527