Pediatric Concussions – They Aren’t Just Little Adults
Special Considerations for Assessment and Treatment
Speaker: Dr. Jim Gyurke, Head of Clinical Strategy and Business Develoment, Riverside Insights
This session will review current findings in pediatric concussion identification and treatment. While there has been much attention given to concussion in adolescent and adult populations, there is much less focus on the unique aspects of concussion in the pediatric population. Empirical research will be presented that demonstrates the need to utilize pediatric focused assessments and treatment protocols when evaluating and treating concussion patients ages 3-11. In addition to different assessment and treatment protocols, there will also be attention given to the learning environment and how to enable the student to return to learning as quickly and as problem-free as possible.