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Our Minds Matter Concussion Program experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.

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Conducting a Pediatric Concussion Evaluation

A sports medicine pediatrician from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia conducts a concussion exam on a high school athlete, demonstrating the steps to take when evaluating children and teens for a possible concussion.

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Heads Up to Brain Injury Awareness

This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information to parents, youth sports coaches, high school coaches, school professionals, and healthcare providers. The purpose is to help them recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of concussions or other serious brain injuries.

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How a Concussion Happens

The brain is like an integrated circuit board of memory and processing. Learn how a head impact disrupts brain function and download a helpful handout.

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New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fund

The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fund provides New Jersey residents of any age, who have survived a traumatic brain injury, the opportunity to access the brain injury related services and supports they need to live in the community.

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast: Concussions

Stay a-HEAD of the game with host Dr. Bob Belfer as he sits down to discuss concussions with Dr. Dan Corwin (Pediatric Emergency Medicine) and Dr. Christina Master (Sports Medicine). Listen to the episode.

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Returning to Recreational Physical Activity after Concussion

The “return to play” plan outlines steps your child can follow to help them return to recreational physical activity after a concussion. It also provides examples of activities they can participate in at varying levels of intensity.

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Returning to School after a Concussion

This “return to learn after the summer” plan provides information on how you can help your child with concussion advance through the various levels of cognitive activity to promote recovery and prevent ongoing symptoms.

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