Youth concussion and brain injury continues to be in the news both in Iowa and Nationally. There is a rising trend to take this as a serious matter with our youth. We have found that concussions are best managed by a Multi-Disciplinary team to optimize recovery. It is imperative that those in a youth’s life know where they belong in array of supports and those teams communicate with each other.

As a member of the “Medical Professional Team,” your role is crucial in accurately diagnosing concussion and providing families with guidance on working with their school academic and school teams on recovery.