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Concussions and children returning to school – what parents need to know

  • Written by Susan Davies, Professor, School Psychology, University of Dayton
The level of knowledge around concussions among parents and school personnel is not as high as it should be.LightField Studios/Shutterstock.com

“Jamal” is a 16-year-old boy who sustained a concussion in a skateboarding accident in July. He was diagnosed in the emergency room. Jamal initially had headaches, nausea and sensitivity to...

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